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Joelle Hopfer vs. Safe Haven Security Services, Inc., and Valley Forge Insurance Company, administered by CNA Claims Plus

Filed: Apr 15, 2019
Fresno
ADJ11063335

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the applicant was injured in the course and scope of employment. Defendant argued the finding lacked substantial evidence due to conflicting testimony about the applicant's work activities. The Board rescinded the decision, returning the case for clarification on whether the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment (AOE/COE) and which body parts were injured. The Board upheld the WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's testimony about the assault.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that the applicant was injured in the course and scope of employment. Defendant argued the finding lacked substantial evidence due to conflicting testimony about the applicant's work activities. The Board rescinded the decision, returning the case for clarification on whether the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment (AOE/COE) and which body parts were injured. The Board upheld the WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's testimony about the assault.

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Joelle Hopfer vs. Safe Haven Security Services, Inc., and Valley Forge Insurance Company, administered by CNA Claims Plus (2019) – Fresno | CompFox