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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the widow's claim for death benefits was presumed compensable under Labor Code section 5402. The defendant argued they never received the original Findings and Order and that their timely denial of the decedent's inter vivos claim also covered the death benefits claim. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the defendant's petition timely due to evidence of improper service. Ultimately, the Board reversed the prior finding, holding that the defendant had timely denied liability for the death benefit claim by denying the underlying injury claim.
AMALIA VILLEGAS (Widow) vs. TROJAN BATTERY COMPANY, UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE C/O CRUM & FORSTER is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the widow's claim for death benefits was presumed compensable under Labor Code section 5402. The defendant argued they never received the original Findings and Order and that their timely denial of the decedent's inter vivos claim also covered the death benefits claim. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the defendant's petition timely due to evidence of improper service. Ultimately, the Board reversed the prior finding, holding that the defendant had timely denied liability for the death benefit claim by denying the underlying injury claim.
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