CARLOTA BAHNEY vs. PROULX MANUFACTURING CO., TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CORPORATION, APPLIED WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for RELIANCE NATIONAL, INTERCARE INS.

This case involves a dispute between Travelers Property Casualty Corporation and the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) regarding reimbursement for workers' compensation benefits paid to an applicant. CIGA stepped in to cover benefits after the original insurer, Reliance National, became insolvent. Both parties sought reconsideration of an arbitrator's decision that favored CIGA, but due to procedural issues, including a missing summary of evidence and the arbitrator's unavailability, the Appeals Board rescinded the decision. The case is now returned to the trial level for a new arbitrator to hear the evidence and make an initial determination.