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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior order finding the applicant sustained an industrial back injury in 2000, resulting in further medical treatment and 32.5% permanent disability. California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) was liable for a prior stipulated award against the insolvent insurer. CIGA's petition to join Argonaut Insurance Company as a party, arguing Argonaut was liable as the insurer of a "special employer," was denied for failure to present evidence. The Board affirmed the denial, noting CIGA failed to meet its burden of proof regarding special employment and "other insurance."
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior order finding the applicant sustained an industrial back injury in 2000, resulting in further medical treatment and 32.5% permanent disability. California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) was liable for a prior stipulated award against the insolvent insurer. CIGA's petition to join Argonaut Insurance Company as a party, arguing Argonaut was liable as the insurer of a "special employer," was denied for failure to present evidence. The Board affirmed the denial, noting CIGA failed to meet its burden of proof regarding special employment and "other insurance."
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