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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied James Lewis's petition for reconsideration of its prior decision that his injury arose from an altercation where he was the initial physical aggressor. The Board found applicant initiated a confrontation with a co-worker over a parking space, culminating in physical contact with the co-worker while attempting to move a truck. Applicant's arguments regarding evidence review and the Board exceeding its powers were rejected, as the Board can independently reweigh evidence and found applicant's conduct barred his claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7).
James Lewis vs. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAZELRIGG RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied James Lewis's petition for reconsideration of its prior decision that his injury arose from an altercation where he was the initial physical aggressor. The Board found applicant initiated a confrontation with a co-worker over a parking space, culminating in physical contact with the co-worker while attempting to move a truck. Applicant's arguments regarding evidence review and the Board exceeding its powers were rejected, as the Board can independently reweigh evidence and found applicant's conduct barred his claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7).
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