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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Star Insurance Company's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that Star Insurance failed to meet its burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to establish entitlement to contribution. Furthermore, the petition did not adequately explain why new medical evidence was unavailable prior to the close of discovery. Therefore, the petition was denied.
LAURA SIERRA vs. RUIZ CONTRACTING, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered by MEADOWBROOKS INSURANCE GROUP, ICW is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Star Insurance Company's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that Star Insurance failed to meet its burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to establish entitlement to contribution. Furthermore, the petition did not adequately explain why new medical evidence was unavailable prior to the close of discovery. Therefore, the petition was denied.
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