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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award to applicant Carolina Hernandez. Defendant CIGA contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, asserting applicant was the initial aggressor in an altercation and that the injury was not reported until after her termination notice. The Board determined that video evidence, Exhibit E, is crucial to resolving the initial aggressor issue and ordered defendant to provide it. Reconsideration was granted to review this evidence and ensure a just decision.
CAROLINA HERNANDEZ vs. SUPER GROCERS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for PATRIOT RISK/ULLICO is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's award to applicant Carolina Hernandez. Defendant CIGA contended the WCJ erred in finding an industrial injury, asserting applicant was the initial aggressor in an altercation and that the injury was not reported until after her termination notice. The Board determined that video evidence, Exhibit E, is crucial to resolving the initial aggressor issue and ordered defendant to provide it. Reconsideration was granted to review this evidence and ensure a just decision.
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