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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge (ALJ) improperly excluded medical reports and an MRI related to a prior injury from evidence, despite their relevance to apportionment. The WCAB determined these documents were part of the WCAB's legal file and thus subject to judicial notice, as requested by the defendant.
CARLOS LOPEZ vs. CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING/MODERN CONTINENTAL, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge (ALJ) improperly excluded medical reports and an MRI related to a prior injury from evidence, despite their relevance to apportionment. The WCAB determined these documents were part of the WCAB's legal file and thus subject to judicial notice, as requested by the defendant.
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