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Case Name	La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Date	12/19/1994
Note	Coverage A in a work comp policy does not give rise to duty to defend a civil suit.
Citation	9 Cal.4th 27
WCC Citation	WCC 28911994 CA

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NV - WCS Schedules Basic Orientation Training

10/24/2017 | 69 | 0 | min read

The Nevada Workers’ Compensation Section is holding basic orientation training sessions on Oct. 25. The classes cover basic regulatory processes for the state’s workers’ compensation system, including a description of the forms needed when a workplace injury or occupational disease occurs. Training will be held at the agency’s office, 1301 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, in Henderson. Training will be available via video conference at the Division of Industrial Relations building, 400 W. King St., in Carson City. The first class is at 9:30 a.m. and the second is . Read More

CA - DWC Posts Draft Benefit Notice Rules to Forum

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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted proposed revisions to rules pertaining to notice requirements for denied claims to its online forum for public comment. Senate Bill 1160 requires the DWC to adopt rules by Jan. 1, 2018, to provide workers with notice that they can access medical treatment outside the work comp system when a claim is denied. The proposed revision will add to benefit notices a statement saying, “Although your claim has been denied, if you believe that you still need medical treatment for your injury or illness, you have the right to obtain trea. Read More

CA - Anne Schmitz Named WCAB Secretary

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The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board named Anne Schmitz as its secretary, effective immediately. Schmitz, a deputy commissioner, served as acting secretary since Aug. 31. She is taking over the position on a permanent basis to replace Richard Newman, secretary and deputy commissioner, who is retiring. Schmitz joined the Department of Industrial Relations as an attorney in 2010. Newman joined the WCAB in 2016 after Rick Dietrich retired. Before taking over as secretary, Newman had served as chief judge of the Division of Workers’ Compensation since September 2011. . Read More

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