JOHN SMITH vs. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH, Permissibly Self-Insured, Adjusted by SEDGWICK CMS, BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured, Adjusted by YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify the Arbitrator's award between two employers for a concurrent cumulative trauma injury. The Board affirmed the finding of a single injury and the apportionment of liability for orthopedic injuries at 50% and respiratory injuries at 63% to CSULB and 37% to Bellflower USD. However, the Board amended the award to explicitly grant Bellflower USD the right to contest the specific amounts paid by CSULB for benefits before the contribution payment is finalized. This amendment addresses Bellflower USD's due process concerns regarding the calculation of contribution.