If, in any proceeding under this division, it is proved that an injury has been suffered for which the employer would be liable to pay compensation if disability had resulted therefrom, but it is not proved that any disability has resulted, the appeals board may, instead of dismissing the application, award a nominal disability indemnity, if it appears that disability is likely to result at a future time.
Cal. Lab. Code § 5802
Findings and Awards
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Metropolitan Stevedore Co. v. Rambo (1997)
Most recently applied in Metropolitan Stevedore Co. v. Rambo (June 1997)
Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.
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