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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim where the applicant was a special employee of the County of Los Angeles and a general employee of PDQ Personnel Services, whose insurer, Superior National, became insolvent. CIGA contended its liability was excluded because the County's self-insurance constituted other insurance under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A). The WCAB granted reconsideration to clarify that, based on prior Court of Appeal rulings and collateral estoppel, the County's self-insurance is indeed other insurance, thus absolving CIGA of liability. The WCAB amended the findings to explicitly state this determination.
ISRAEL GALINDO vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, PDQ PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION 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 concerns a workers' compensation claim where the applicant was a special employee of the County of Los Angeles and a general employee of PDQ Personnel Services, whose insurer, Superior National, became insolvent. CIGA contended its liability was excluded because the County's self-insurance constituted "other insurance" under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A). The WCAB granted reconsideration to clarify that, based on prior Court of Appeal rulings and collateral estoppel, the County's self-insurance is indeed "other insurance," thus absolving CIGA of liability. The WCAB amended the findings to explicitly state this determination.
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