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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Expert Trucking's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award. The applicant, Fabricio Martinez, successfully proved his employer terminated him in violation of Labor Code section 132a. The applicant's testimony, which was undisputed, indicated he was told he could not have his job back because he hired an attorney for his workers' compensation claim. The Board found that the applicant did not need to prove his ability to perform the job, entitlement to accommodation, or mitigation of losses to establish a prima facie section 132a claim.
FABRICIO MARTINEZ vs. EXPERT TRUCKING, LLC, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Expert Trucking's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original award. The applicant, Fabricio Martinez, successfully proved his employer terminated him in violation of Labor Code section 132a. The applicant's testimony, which was undisputed, indicated he was told he could not have his job back because he hired an attorney for his workers' compensation claim. The Board found that the applicant did not need to prove his ability to perform the job, entitlement to accommodation, or mitigation of losses to establish a prima facie section 132a claim.
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