California Supreme Court August 4, 1986, S.F. 24910 (General Foundry Service v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board)

Opinion

REYNOSO, J.

Exposure to asbestos in the workplace may cause cancer in a worker after a latency period of 20 to 40 years. The Labor Code contains a five-year statutory limitation on the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’s (Board) jurisdiction once a date of injury is established for a permanent disability.