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This case involves a statute of limitations defense raised by defendant State Farm. The applicant filed their claim over one year after receiving notice of file closure and more than five years after the date of injury. The Appeals Board granted State Farm's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that took the matter off calendar. The Board found good cause to bifurcate the statute of limitations issue, allowing for a separate trial to determine its applicability. This decision aims to promote judicial economy and avoid unnecessary litigation expenses for all parties involved.
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This case involves a statute of limitations defense raised by defendant State Farm. The applicant filed their claim over one year after receiving notice of file closure and more than five years after the date of injury. The Appeals Board granted State Farm's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that took the matter off calendar. The Board found good cause to bifurcate the statute of limitations issue, allowing for a separate trial to determine its applicability. This decision aims to promote judicial economy and avoid unnecessary litigation expenses for all parties involved.
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