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Case Name | Niedle v. WCAB | |
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Date | 02/27/2001 | |
Note | Cost effective restrictions on out-of-state voc. rehab. plans do not violate const. right to travel. | |
Citation | 87 Cal.App.4th 283, 66 CCC 223 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 24432001 CA |
ANTONETTE NIEDLE, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; LA SALSA HOLDING COMPANY et al. , Respondents. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY Antonette Niedle sustained a work-related injury while employed by La Salsa Holding Company (LSHC). The parties agreed on a vocational rehabilitation plan for Niedle to complete the course units necessary for a teaching credential. Niedle appealed the decision of the Rehabilitation Unit to the WCJ contending the statute violated her constitutional right to travel. Niedle contends that the statute violates her constitutional right to travel, thereby requiring strict scrutiny.
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