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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that denied applicant benefits. The Board found that the applicant's claim was not barred by Labor Code Section 3600(a)(10) because the date of injury, as defined by the applicant's disability and knowledge of its cause, occurred after he received notice of layoff. This was based on medical opinions obtained after the layoff notice, establishing disability subsequent to the notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
ARTURO PALACIOS vs. MARK WINDOW PRODUCTS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that denied applicant benefits. The Board found that the applicant's claim was not barred by Labor Code Section 3600(a)(10) because the date of injury, as defined by the applicant's disability and knowledge of its cause, occurred after he received notice of layoff. This was based on medical opinions obtained after the layoff notice, establishing disability subsequent to the notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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