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The applicant sustained admitted injuries from a motor vehicle accident while test driving a car for his employer. The applicant sought increased compensation under Labor Code section 4553, alleging serious and willful misconduct by the employer due to faulty brakes, but this was denied. The Appeals Board found insufficient evidence that faulty brakes proximately caused the injury or that the employer had knowledge of any alleged defect, upholding the WCJ's decision.
CHRIS RACHAL vs. NELSON DODGE, INC./NELSON GROUP OF DEALERSHIPS dba NELSON HONDA 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 applicant sustained admitted injuries from a motor vehicle accident while test driving a car for his employer. The applicant sought increased compensation under Labor Code section 4553, alleging serious and willful misconduct by the employer due to faulty brakes, but this was denied. The Appeals Board found insufficient evidence that faulty brakes proximately caused the injury or that the employer had knowledge of any alleged defect, upholding the WCJ's decision.
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