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The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision dismissing the applicant's workers' compensation claim for lack of jurisdiction. The Board found the applicant's exclusive remedy lies in admiralty law against the United States, as the defendant employer acted as an agent of the U.S. government for a vessel owned by the U.S. Navy. Previously decided jurisdictional and timeliness issues were deemed law of the case and affirmed.
CONRAD GAC vs. DAY SHIP MANAGEMENT, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision dismissing the applicant's workers' compensation claim for lack of jurisdiction. The Board found the applicant's exclusive remedy lies in admiralty law against the United States, as the defendant employer acted as an agent of the U.S. government for a vessel owned by the U.S. Navy. Previously decided jurisdictional and timeliness issues were deemed law of the case and affirmed.
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