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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is contractually obligated to pay U.C. Davis Medical Center's bill based on a prior compromise and release agreement. The Board rescinded the prior decision, ruling that CIGA's agreement to hold harmless the applicant from the UCD bill constituted a promise to pay it. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to consider any defenses CIGA may have against the UCD bill.
AARON CARTER vs. POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is contractually obligated to pay U.C. Davis Medical Center's bill based on a prior compromise and release agreement. The Board rescinded the prior decision, ruling that CIGA's agreement to "hold harmless" the applicant from the UCD bill constituted a promise to pay it. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to consider any defenses CIGA may have against the UCD bill.
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