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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and found that applicant Daniel Young did not sustain a compensable industrial injury. The WCAB determined that Young's injury, sustained during off-duty jumping jacks at home, was a result of voluntary participation in an athletic activity not reasonably expected or required by his employment as a correctional sergeant. This decision relied on Labor Code section 3600(a)(9) and precedent established in City of Stockton v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Jenneiahn), which held that a general expectation of maintaining physical fitness is insufficient for compensability. Therefore, Young's claim was denied as non-compensable.
DANIEL YOUNG vs. COUNTY OF BUTTE, Permissibly Self-Insured is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior award, and found that applicant Daniel Young did not sustain a compensable industrial injury. The WCAB determined that Young's injury, sustained during off-duty jumping jacks at home, was a result of voluntary participation in an athletic activity not reasonably expected or required by his employment as a correctional sergeant. This decision relied on Labor Code section 3600(a)(9) and precedent established in City of Stockton v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Jenneiahn), which held that a general expectation of maintaining physical fitness is insufficient for compensability. Therefore, Young's claim was denied as non-compensable.
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