Legal Opinion
R. L. Keeley v. Industrial Accident Commission
California Supreme Court
Decided January 31, 1961No. S. F. 20536PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, J.
— Dennis Henry was injured in the course and scope of his employment. His employers were the Keeleys. It is conceded that he is entitled to normal compensation. The commission, in addition, based on a finding that the Keeleys were guilty of “serious and wilful misconduct,” awarded Henry the 50 per cent additional compensation provided for by section 4553 of the Labor Code.1 By this proceeding, the Keeleys challenge that award.
Petitioners are rice farmers. Charles Tanner is their foreman. Henry is their employee. On October 15, 1957, Henry, in the course of his employment, was assigned to the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Meek v. FowlerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1935
- Mercer - Fraser Co. v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1953
- Howard v. HowardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1933
- Hawaiian Pineapple Co. v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1953
- Gordon v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1926
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Magliulo v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975
- Rogers Materials Co. v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1965
- Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Ind. Acc. Com.California Court of Appeal · 1964
- Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
- Foremost Dairies, Inc. v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1965
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