California Labor Code

§ 4411

LAB § 4411Div. 4 · Part 1 · Ch. 11 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)When a claim is made against the Asbestos Workers’ Account, the account shall secure appropriate information, adjust the claim, and pay benefits provided by this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this division.

(b)The asbestos worker shall, prior to the first payment of benefits by the Asbestos Workers’ Account, file an application before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board to determine the responsible employer for payment of compensation under this division.

(c)In every case before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in which a claim of injury from exposure to asbestos is alleged, the appeals board shall join the Asbestos Workers’ Account as a party to the proceeding and serve the fund with copies of all decisions and orders, including findings and awards, and order approving compromise and release.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1041. Provisions inoperative January 1, 1989, as prescribed in Section 4418.