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This case concerns contribution claims between workers' compensation insurers (Hartford, SCIF, Royal) for an employee's cumulative trauma injuries at CalTech. The Board granted reconsideration to clarify insurer liability. The Board determined SCIF is not liable for contribution for the injury ending April 11, 2000, as its coverage predated the final year of exposure. For the injury ending September 7, 2001, Hartford is liable for contribution to Royal, with the exact amount to be adjusted based on proportionate coverage during that period.
Benya Ridenoure vs. California Institute of Technology, STATE COMPENSATION INS. FUND, ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE, HARTFORD INS. 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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This case concerns contribution claims between workers' compensation insurers (Hartford, SCIF, Royal) for an employee's cumulative trauma injuries at CalTech. The Board granted reconsideration to clarify insurer liability. The Board determined SCIF is not liable for contribution for the injury ending April 11, 2000, as its coverage predated the final year of exposure. For the injury ending September 7, 2001, Hartford is liable for contribution to Royal, with the exact amount to be adjusted based on proportionate coverage during that period.
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