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This case concerns Linda Warren's workers' compensation claim against Fast Fabricators, Inc. and its insurer. The defendant sought to bar the claim, arguing it was filed outside the one-year statute of limitations for filing an Application for Adjudication of Claim. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not receive adequate notice that her claim would be barred. The Board also found that the claim was valid under Labor Code §5410, allowing for proceedings within five years for new and further disability when benefits were voluntarily provided. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied.
Linda Warren vs. FAST FABRICATORS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento.
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This case concerns Linda Warren's workers' compensation claim against Fast Fabricators, Inc. and its insurer. The defendant sought to bar the claim, arguing it was filed outside the one-year statute of limitations for filing an Application for Adjudication of Claim. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's finding that the applicant did not receive adequate notice that her claim would be barred. The Board also found that the claim was valid under Labor Code §5410, allowing for proceedings within five years for new and further disability when benefits were voluntarily provided. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied.
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