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MEREDITH v. WORKER'S COMP. APPEALS BD.

Docket No. 30689.

19 Cal.3d 777 (1977)

567 P.2d 746

140 Cal. Rptr. 314

RICHARD MEREDITH, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court of California.

August 16, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

COUNSEL

Richman & Garrett and Lewis Garrett for Petitioner.

T. Groezinger, James J. Vonk, George S. Bjornsen, Richard A. Krimen, Robert M. Jakob, Arthur Hershenson and Frank C. Evans for Respondents.

OPINION

CLARK, J.

While committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, petitioner was totally disabled during fire prevention activities for the Division of Forestry. The workers' compensation judge awarded him disability compensation at the maximum rate of $119 per week, commencing upon release from prison, and lifetime medical care. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board confirmed the award of lifetime care but fixed...

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