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2d 615 (1941), that such a doctrine must be applied with extreme caution for the reason that it is barely distinguishable from the rules of contributory negligence and assumption of risk which are not applicable in compensation cases. Industrial Accident Commission , 18 Cal. 2d 40, 112 P.2d Oggero , 213 N.W.2d Conclusion Hawk v.
2d 315 (1955), represents a landmark in the development of workers compensation law, particularly regarding the compensability of psychological injuries. This definition presented the court with a fundamental question: Could psychological impairment, absent significant physical trauma, constitute compensable injury under the statute?
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