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Case Name | Fuentes v. WCAB | |
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Date | 02/02/1976 | |
Note | 4658 is limited by 4750 only where employee had preexisiting disability. | |
Citation | 16 Cal.3d 1, 41 CCC 42 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 25101976 CA |
JOHN FUENTES, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD, PACIFIC STATES STEEL CORPORATION et al. , Respondents In Bank. However, in 1971 the Legislature amended section 4658, establishing a different method for computing the number of weekly benefits to be awarded. From this figure is subtracted the dollar value (§ 6,422. 50) of the 24. 25 percent of the noncompensable, nonindustrial disability. [16 Cal. 3d 6] [1a] We have concluded that formula A is the proper one, and accordingly affirm the decision of the Board. As we have previously noted, the purpose of that statute is to encourage employers to hire physically handicapped persons.
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