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This case involves a defendant insurer's petition for removal, which the Appeals Board denied. The applicant alleges a cumulative injury with multiple employers, but identified only one. The insurer argues they are not liable due to the applicant's last date of employment potentially falling outside their coverage period. The Board found that essential facts regarding employment dates and exposure remain undetermined. Therefore, the case is remanded to the trial level for a priority conference to join necessary parties and resolve liability.
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This case involves a defendant insurer's petition for removal, which the Appeals Board denied. The applicant alleges a cumulative injury with multiple employers, but identified only one. The insurer argues they are not liable due to the applicant's last date of employment potentially falling outside their coverage period. The Board found that essential facts regarding employment dates and exposure remain undetermined. Therefore, the case is remanded to the trial level for a priority conference to join necessary parties and resolve liability.
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