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This case involves five workers' compensation claims by applicant Diana Hardman against Community Memorial Hospital, with American Home Assurance (AIG) as a defendant insurer. AIG seeks reconsideration of the WCJ's findings, arguing it should only be liable for permanent disability directly arising from injuries covered by its policies, not those covered by insolvent insurers now handled by CIGA. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decisions, and returned the matter for further proceedings. Key issues include the admissibility of a deposition, the apportionment of permanent disability based on recent appellate decisions, and clarification of liability for injuries that occurred during periods covered by multiple insurers, including insolvent ones.
DIANA HARDMAN vs. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AIG DOMESTIC CLAIMS, INC./CHARTIS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, BROADSPIRE, CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, FREMONT COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, American Home Assurance is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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This case involves five workers' compensation claims by applicant Diana Hardman against Community Memorial Hospital, with American Home Assurance (AIG) as a defendant insurer. AIG seeks reconsideration of the WCJ's findings, arguing it should only be liable for permanent disability directly arising from injuries covered by its policies, not those covered by insolvent insurers now handled by CIGA. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decisions, and returned the matter for further proceedings. Key issues include the admissibility of a deposition, the apportionment of permanent disability based on recent appellate decisions, and clarification of liability for injuries that occurred during periods covered by multiple insurers, including insolvent ones.
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