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This case involves an applicant who sustained a prostate cancer injury arising out of employment as a fire captain. The administrative law judge found the injury caused 36% permanent disability, payable at $290 per week. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the rate should be $160 per week. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration because the defendant had previously stipulated to the $290 per week indemnity rate during trial without showing good cause to withdraw from the agreement.
KENNETH EDDY vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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This case involves an applicant who sustained a prostate cancer injury arising out of employment as a fire captain. The administrative law judge found the injury caused 36% permanent disability, payable at $290 per week. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the rate should be $160 per week. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration because the defendant had previously stipulated to the $290 per week indemnity rate during trial without showing good cause to withdraw from the agreement.
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