California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 3209

Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90.

“Damages” means the recovery allowed in an action at law as contrasted with compensation.

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Cal. Lab. Code § 3209 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/lab/division-4-workers-compensation-and-insurance/part-1-scope-and-operation/chapter-1-general-provisions/section-3209

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