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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration in this case involving two farm laborers injured in a traffic accident. The applicants claimed injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, and the primary issue was whether the going and coming rule applied. The Board affirmed the finding that the rule did not apply due to the required vehicle exception, which was based on the credibility of applicant Feliciano Barranda. The employer's petition for reconsideration was denied, upholding the finding that the employer benefited incidentally from the use of applicant Faustino Basabes' private van for transporting workers and tools between fields.
FAUSTINO BASABES, FELICIANO BARRANDA vs. MIKE ETCHANDY FARMS, INC., STAR INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration in this case involving two farm laborers injured in a traffic accident. The applicants claimed injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, and the primary issue was whether the "going and coming" rule applied. The Board affirmed the finding that the rule did not apply due to the "required vehicle" exception, which was based on the credibility of applicant Feliciano Barranda. The employer's petition for reconsideration was denied, upholding the finding that the employer benefited incidentally from the use of applicant Faustino Basabes' private van for transporting workers and tools between fields.
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