In addition, Sakotas contends the Labor Code section applied by the WCAB to bar benefits violates the California Constitution and equal protection under the law. [80 Cal. App. 4th 266] Although Sakotas was paid more to manage, she told Polhill it was too much for one person. Dr. Bell described Sakotas' work stress beginning with Polhill's mismanagement and Sakotas' increased workload. Dr. Mosk further stated he was unable to obtain enough information from Sakotas and assumed that, as a parent, stress resulted from Sakotas' family situation, although admitting that some individuals '. He also noted that Sakotas, declared by him to be credible, testified that she liked her supervisors, which he found 'hardly consistent' with Polhill's reported incompetence and malfeasance, leading to Sakotas' increased responsibilities.

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