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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a prior award based on a stipulation agreement. Defendant sought to amend the award, claiming mutual mistake regarding a 15% increase in permanent disability benefits. While both parties later agreed to remove the increase, the WCAB found it could not directly amend the award. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the February 5, 2014 award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
MARIA CERVANTES vs. ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a prior award based on a stipulation agreement. Defendant sought to amend the award, claiming mutual mistake regarding a 15% increase in permanent disability benefits. While both parties later agreed to remove the increase, the WCAB found it could not directly amend the award. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the February 5, 2014 award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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