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This case involves an insurer's petition for removal after a WCJ denied their request to join a prior employer and its insurer for contribution. The applicant has received benefits from two prior awards. The Appeals Board granted the removal, rescinded the denial of joinder, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action is to facilitate arbitration regarding the date of last injurious exposure and coverage status, which are prerequisites for contribution proceedings under Labor Code section 5500.5.
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This case involves an insurer's petition for removal after a WCJ denied their request to join a prior employer and its insurer for contribution. The applicant has received benefits from two prior awards. The Appeals Board granted the removal, rescinded the denial of joinder, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action is to facilitate arbitration regarding the date of last injurious exposure and coverage status, which are prerequisites for contribution proceedings under Labor Code section 5500.5.
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