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Case Name Hansen v. WCAB
Date 06/07/1989
Note Ordering a worker to attend a medical exam 185 miles from home violates Sec. 4051.
Citation 211 Cal.App.3d 717, 54 CCC 193
WCC Citation WCC 24021989 CA
JAMES HANSEN, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD and KATY RADIO et al. , Respondents (Opinion by Gilbert, J. , with Stone (S. We review a decision of respondent Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Board) denying applicant James Hansen's petition for removal. 1 We conclude the Board erred in determining the ordered examination complied with section 4051. By letter counsel for defendant insurer notified applicant a medical examination of applicant by Dr. Markovitz in Los Angeles had been arranged. The order included a provision it would be void if good cause to the contrary were stated in writing.

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