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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award because the trial judge prematurely determined the casino, owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe, waived sovereign immunity. The Board needs to first determine if it has subject matter jurisdiction, and the casino must present evidence on this issue at the trial level. The casino improperly attached new evidence to its reconsideration petition. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly address the jurisdictional question.
ANGELLA KEITT vs. AGUA CALIENTE CASINO, TRIBAL FIRST AFFINITY SAN DIEGO 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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award because the trial judge prematurely determined the casino, owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe, waived sovereign immunity. The Board needs to first determine if it has subject matter jurisdiction, and the casino must present evidence on this issue at the trial level. The casino improperly attached new evidence to its reconsideration petition. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly address the jurisdictional question.
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