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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Governor Taps High School Classmate to Fill WCAB Vacancy

  • By Greg Jones
  • State: California
  • Topic: Top
  • - Popular with: Legal
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California Gov. Jerry Brown tapped a high school classmate to fill one of three vacancies on the Wor…

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James Witkop Jun 26, 2018 a 12:06 am PDT

This tells me that Brown does not take the WCAB seriously. He let it hover at five commissioners for years and then hires his high school buddy? (whose career was almost exclusively in music). It took me five years to learn the basics of workers' compensation. I don't believe "learning on the job" is what we need for the short-staffed WCAB. All of these "give him a chance" comments are disappointing. Would you want his first decision to come on one of your big cases?

Jun 26, 2018 a 7:06 am PDT

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Gary Nelson Jun 26, 2018 a 12:06 am PDT

This article speaks for itself.

Shawn Haghighi Jun 26, 2018 a 2:06 am PDT

Apparently he was an associate professor of philosophy for 24 years and got his Masters from Stanford. Article probably should have mentioned that. I tend to think some experience in law or work comp would be important for a position like this but the appointment is already made. Seems like a smart guy at least and if he brings some passion and impartiality to the job it could work out. Fingers crossed guys.

Miguel Jaramillo Jun 26, 2018 a 2:06 am PDT

Let the man worry about doing his job. Who knows, hopefully he does bring on a new prespective, a fresh one, that will undo the unjust. This system has been going in the wrong direction lately, and this move will hopefully help. I know the inusrance companies are shaking now. You see, it all comes down to who you know, first, then what you know, second.

Jun 26, 2018 a 6:06 am PDT

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Jim Heaney Jun 26, 2018 a 8:06 am PDT

Par for the California course. Help your buddies and cronies and treat the rest like garbage, so many truly qualified folks are just passed on by. Another great example of pure inefficiency and ignorance at work. And I use Ignorance very loosely.

Robin Schwebs Jun 28, 2018 a 4:06 am PDT

Shades of Rose Bird!

Jun 26, 2018 a 11:00 am PDT

I want a Commissioner who knows workers' compensation law, which he clearly does not. He likely does not even know the rules of contract and statutory construction. The man may be very smart and a wonderful person. My point is, I can think of at least 10 judges at the SFO and OAK boards who would make great Commissioners, and another 50 practitioners who would likely be great choices. This man clearly is not the most qualified person and that is not fair to our community.

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