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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the previous findings, remanding the case for further proceedings. The defendant argued that insurance coverage disputes must be arbitrated and that the WCJ lacked jurisdiction to determine liability. Additionally, the defendant claimed lack of notice for the hearing and that the applicant's injury occurred outside California. The Board found that the WCJ erred in not issuing a proper notice of intention before issuing the award, necessitating a new trial.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the previous findings, remanding the case for further proceedings. The defendant argued that insurance coverage disputes must be arbitrated and that the WCJ lacked jurisdiction to determine liability. Additionally, the defendant claimed lack of notice for the hearing and that the applicant's injury occurred outside California. The Board found that the WCJ erred in not issuing a proper notice of intention before issuing the award, necessitating a new trial.
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