VIRAJ PATEL vs. TASA CORPORATION, DONALD AND MARIE FERGUSON, dba PROPERTY DAMAGE APPRAISERS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY, uninsured, PROPERTY DAMAGE APPRAISERS, INC., insured by THE HARTFORD, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The applicant, Viraj Patel, suffered a severe industrial injury while working as a vehicle appraiser. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, overturning the trial judge's finding that Patel was an independent contractor. The WCAB found Patel was an employee of TASA Corporation and Property Damage Appraisers, Inc., based on factors like TASA's control over his work and the integral nature of his role. The case is remanded for further proceedings on compensation.