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In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a decision that found the injured worker's cumulative trauma claim was not time-barred. The parties had stipulated that the sole issue for trial was the statute of limitations, not the existence of the injury itself. The Appeals Board granted the petition to amend the findings, clarifying that the cumulative trauma claim is not barred by the statute of limitations. All other issues, including the extent of injury, are deferred for further proceedings.
KEITH AUSTIN vs. DANA MOTORS, PREFERRED EMPLOYER INSURANCE COMPANY, CIGA on behalf of LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY in liquidation is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a decision that found the injured worker's cumulative trauma claim was not time-barred. The parties had stipulated that the sole issue for trial was the statute of limitations, not the existence of the injury itself. The Appeals Board granted the petition to amend the findings, clarifying that the cumulative trauma claim is not barred by the statute of limitations. All other issues, including the extent of injury, are deferred for further proceedings.
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