Heart Disease Claims Under California Workmen's Compensation
A long article examines the rise of heart attack claims under California Workmen's Compensation, noting factors like weight and smoking, disputes over industrial causation, and wide award patterns. It cites city data, expert opinions, and calls for clearer guidelines or a separate heart-disease framework.
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Workmen's Compensation Appeals Boards
Long Beach
New York
Fire destroys Schottenstein warehouse in Columbus
A furniture warehouse owned by Schottenstein Department Stores in Columbus was destroyed by an early morning blaze with damage estimates above $2 million. Firefighters reported extensive damage to the building and its contents, with crews remaining at the scene to determine the cause.
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Columbus
Ohio
Schottenstein Department Stores
Powell Aide Testifies to Job as Maid and Cook
Lionel Van Deerlin said his private campaign to deny Powell his seat was strong as Hays reported. Miss Givens testified she was hired in August, spent four weeks, and was discharged for unpaid libel judgment. Powell’s aide said the actions were unethical though not illegal. Powell declined to discuss his possible removal from the House payroll.
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van Deerlin
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Deukmejian Eyes Curb on Workmen's Comp Claims
SACRAMENTO Senator elect George Deukmejian backs a legislative task force to study and close loopholes in California workmen's compensation. He directs staff to review fraud cases and draft concrete legislative recommendations for consideration by the task force and governor-elect Ronald Reagan's programs.
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Allen J. Enelow
Enelow
Orange County
Sacramento
Republi
Reagan
Protration
Gram
Deukmejian
Ronald Reagan
Duncan
George Deukine
Bill Duncan
Sen
Workmen's compensation debate on disability extent
The piece argues that the deviation would portray a disability greater than reality. It asserts workers need protection and notes about 15,000 Americans die yearly from work incidents with 80,000 disabled for life. It questions how long the law can support cheaters while aiding legitimate cases and calls for legislative action.
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United States
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