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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior order denying Cypress Insurance Company's petition to join State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). Cypress sought contribution from SCIF for a cumulative trauma injury claim settled by compromise and release with the applicant, Maria Castillo. The Board found that Cypress's petition for joinder and contribution was timely filed within one year of the settlement, and thus, failure to join SCIF prior to settlement did not waive Cypress's right to seek contribution. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
MARIA CASTILLO vs. EL ROB, INC.; BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY COMPANIES; CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior order denying Cypress Insurance Company's petition to join State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). Cypress sought contribution from SCIF for a cumulative trauma injury claim settled by compromise and release with the applicant, Maria Castillo. The Board found that Cypress's petition for joinder and contribution was timely filed within one year of the settlement, and thus, failure to join SCIF prior to settlement did not waive Cypress's right to seek contribution. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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