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This case concerns applicant Deborah Rollins' petition to reconsider the denial of her request to set aside a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the original decision that the C&R, including a broad general release of claims, was valid and could not be set aside. Applicant argued the general release was boilerplate, she was unaware of its scope, and she was incompetent due to her medical condition. The Board found the general release enforceable based on the applicant's signature and her attorney's testimony that it was explained. The Board also found insufficient evidence of incompetency or grounds for unilateral mistake to invalidate the agreement.
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This case concerns applicant Deborah Rollins' petition to reconsider the denial of her request to set aside a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the original decision that the C&R, including a broad general release of claims, was valid and could not be set aside. Applicant argued the general release was boilerplate, she was unaware of its scope, and she was incompetent due to her medical condition. The Board found the general release enforceable based on the applicant's signature and her attorney's testimony that it was explained. The Board also found insufficient evidence of incompetency or grounds for unilateral mistake to invalidate the agreement.
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