Workers’ Comp eNews

This month we are highlighting the Unpublished Cases Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Chaired by Hon. Kenneth B. Peterson (Ret.). We are also highlighting the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) where Jesus Mendoza serves as the liaison between the Workers’ Compensation Section and CYLA. Read more

As a benefit of CLA membership you can take an advantage of one hour of Free MCLE credit. Read more

An understanding of workplace violence, and what is expected of employers is complicated; it combines many areas of law, including OSHA, labor and employment and workers’ compensation to name just a few. Working to prevent workplace violence, and liability for such, requires comprehension of the law and diligence, before it’s too late. Read more

By Brock Roverud, Esq., Managing Associate Attorney, Fresno Office, June 2019© All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. The specialty of a Qualified Medical Evaluator panel certainly has significant impact on the value, duration, and ultimately, the outcome of a claim. It is no wonder there is constant litigation between Defendants and Applicants when it comes to selecting the preferred specialty; Defendants preferring the conservative, orthopedic specialty while Applicant attorneys will invariably opt for the liberal chiropractic or pain management panels.… Read more

This month we are highlighting the Community Outreach Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Chaired by Tiffany Boyland. Read more

As a benefit of Section membership, CLA Workers’ Comp Section members have access to a plethora of our most popular articles from our publications. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Technology, Website, and Social Media Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). This subcommittee is Chaired by Elizabeth Furlow and below please find what she had to say: Read more

Luis v. WCAB, (2019) 84 Cal. Comp Cases 107 Ms. Luis (“Applicant”) sustained an injury on 12/9/2013 while employed by Labor Finders as a bakery assistant. She alleged injury to her lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, right upper extremity, bilateral hips, digestive and excretory systems, skin and right hand. Defendant accepted the lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and right upper extremity only. Applicant had sustained at least three prior industrial injuries to overlapping body parts, all of which had resolved by Compromise & Release. Read more

One of the most contentious issues in this year’s Sacramento legislative session is the debate over several bills which would define who is designated an employee under California laws. Read more

This month we are highlighting the Membership Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA). This subcommittee attempts to recruit new members throughout the year to add to our around 3,000 members. The Chair of this subcommittee is Hon. William Carero. Read more