California Labor Codes 5100.6

Aguirre v. WCAB

Note: Compromise/release of liability for future injuries sustained during rehab. must be express, clear to applicant.

Carter v. County of LA (En Banc)

Note: No release for subseq. injury in rehab. unless it is a 'compensable consequence' of prior injury.

Estrada v. WCAB

Note: Commutation allowed if good faith issue that might defeat applicant's claim for all benefits exists (Thomas finding).

Thomas v. Sports Chalet, Inc. (En Banc)

Note: Settlement of rehab. prohibited absent good faith dispute re. liability.

Estrada v. WCAB

Note: Absent express approval by WCJ in Order Approving, Thomas request inapplicable.

Rodgers v. WCAB

Note: Employer required to pay ordinary comp. benefits if applicant injured in voc. rehab.