CA 2nd: Carrier Can Sue Uninsured Employer Civilly for CT

The Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeals yesterday, in a case of first impression, ruled that the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board does not have exclusive jurisdiction in a carrier's action against an uninsured employer where the carrier is held liable for benefits in a continuous trauma claim, allowing the carrier to proceed in Superior Court.In Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company vs. Time Travel International, Inc. (B175741, 2/02/05), Time Travel was insured for workers' compensation benefits by Graphic Arts from September 15, 1993 through September 15, 1994. ...