Legal Opinion
Leffler v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 19, 1981No. Civ. 62639PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
COMPTON, J.
Petitioner seeks review of the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) that her spouse’s death did not arise out of and occur in the course of employment for respondent Fluor Corporation (Fluor). Because of the uniqueness of the factual circumstances we granted a writ of review. After a consideration of the record and the policy considerations which underlie our system of workers’ compensation, we have concluded that the decision of the WCAB must stand.
Petitioner Phyllis Diane Leffler (claimant) is the surviving spouse of John Joseph Leffler (decedent). At…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Argonaut Ins. Co. v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.California Court of Appeal · 1967
- Hodges v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.California Court of Appeal · 1978
- Sully-Miller Contracting Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1980
- Beaty v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978
3Cited by3 opinions
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