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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that the defendant is estopped from asserting a statute of limitations defense against a lien claimant. The defendant had notice of the lien claimant's claim, as evidenced by settlement documents and a lien affidavit, and failed to serve the claimant with settlement documents as required by law. This failure to provide proper notice and an opportunity to be heard to the lien claimant precludes the statute of limitations defense.
JOSE R. FRANCO vs. CLA-VAL GRISWOLD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that the defendant is estopped from asserting a statute of limitations defense against a lien claimant. The defendant had notice of the lien claimant's claim, as evidenced by settlement documents and a lien affidavit, and failed to serve the claimant with settlement documents as required by law. This failure to provide proper notice and an opportunity to be heard to the lien claimant precludes the statute of limitations defense.
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