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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order approving a compromise and release for an uninsured employer. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) improperly overruled the substantial shareholders' objection without addressing its merits or providing reasons. Under Labor Code section 3715(e), uninsured employers have a right to object to compromise and release agreements and have their objections considered. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to create an adequate record and for the WCJ to rule on the objection.
JESUS CARDOSO vs. VARGAS FURNITURE MANUFACTURE, a CA CORPORATION, RACHEL MONTOYA, ALFONSO MONTOYA, ARTHUR PAUL VILLA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order approving a compromise and release for an uninsured employer. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) improperly overruled the substantial shareholders' objection without addressing its merits or providing reasons. Under Labor Code section 3715(e), uninsured employers have a right to object to compromise and release agreements and have their objections considered. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to create an adequate record and for the WCJ to rule on the objection.
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