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This case involves successive spinal injuries to Kenny Smith. CIGA seeks relief as administrator for the 1990 injury, arguing it's not a covered claim as SCIF provides other insurance. The Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition, finding SCIF is indeed other available insurance for the same injury. SCIF is appointed administrator and is entitled to a $14,667.67 credit against its liability, stemming from the applicant's prior third-party recovery for the 1986 injury.
Kenny Smith vs. MODERN BUILDING COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION, BROADSPIRE 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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This case involves successive spinal injuries to Kenny Smith. CIGA seeks relief as administrator for the 1990 injury, arguing it's not a covered claim as SCIF provides "other insurance." The Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition, finding SCIF is indeed other available insurance for the same injury. SCIF is appointed administrator and is entitled to a $14,667.67 credit against its liability, stemming from the applicant's prior third-party recovery for the 1986 injury.
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