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This case involves an applicant claiming industrial injury from an assault that occurred on May 20, 2008. The initial finding determined the assault did not arise out of employment, but the Appeals Board has overturned this. The Board found the applicant was in the course of employment during a break, even if off-premises, and that the assault, having an unknown motive, arose out of employment. The matter is now remanded for further proceedings on all outstanding issues.
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This case involves an applicant claiming industrial injury from an assault that occurred on May 20, 2008. The initial finding determined the assault did not arise out of employment, but the Appeals Board has overturned this. The Board found the applicant was in the course of employment during a break, even if off-premises, and that the assault, having an unknown motive, arose out of employment. The matter is now remanded for further proceedings on all outstanding issues.
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