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This case involves two cumulative injury claims for shoulder injuries sustained by the applicant waitress. Fremont Insurance Company, initially the insurer, became insolvent, and CIGA subsequently took over its obligations. CIGA sought reimbursement from SCIF, the subsequent insurer, for medical treatment provided to the applicant. The WCJ initially denied CIGA full reimbursement, finding the issue of 100% reimbursement for non-permanent disability benefits was not properly raised at trial. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding CIGA sufficiently raised the issue of full reimbursement in its petitions and supporting documents, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
BONNIE GRAVES (FREITAS) vs. ALMOND TREE RESTAURANT, CALIFORNIA GUARANTEE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, For FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY, In Liquidation, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 involves two cumulative injury claims for shoulder injuries sustained by the applicant waitress. Fremont Insurance Company, initially the insurer, became insolvent, and CIGA subsequently took over its obligations. CIGA sought reimbursement from SCIF, the subsequent insurer, for medical treatment provided to the applicant. The WCJ initially denied CIGA full reimbursement, finding the issue of 100% reimbursement for non-permanent disability benefits was not properly raised at trial. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding CIGA sufficiently raised the issue of full reimbursement in its petitions and supporting documents, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
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