Home/Case Law/MARIO FERNANDEZ vs. COMPASS TELECOM SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION Administered By SEDGWICK CLAIMS For LEGION INSURANCE CO., In Liquidation, SPECTRASITE COMMUNICATIONS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANIES
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MARIO FERNANDEZ vs. COMPASS TELECOM SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION Administered By SEDGWICK CLAIMS For LEGION INSURANCE CO., In Liquidation, SPECTRASITE COMMUNICATIONS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANIES

Filed: Apr 29, 2011
ADJ3077776 (AHM 0101525) ADJ4163115 (AHM 0101526)

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This case involves an applicant with two industrial injuries to his cardiovascular system. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on permanent disability and the need for further medical treatment, but clarified liability. Specifically, the Board allowed CIGA credit for permanent disability advances and clarified that Zurich is liable for temporary disability, future medical treatment, and medical-legal expenses. The issue of attorney fees in one case was deferred for further proceedings at the trial level.

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This case involves an applicant with two industrial injuries to his cardiovascular system. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on permanent disability and the need for further medical treatment, but clarified liability. Specifically, the Board allowed CIGA credit for permanent disability advances and clarified that Zurich is liable for temporary disability, future medical treatment, and medical-legal expenses. The issue of attorney fees in one case was deferred for further proceedings at the trial level.

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MARIO FERNANDEZ vs. COMPASS TELECOM SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION Administered By SEDGWICK CLAIMS For LEGION INSURANCE CO., In Liquidation, SPECTRASITE COMMUNICATIONS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANIES (2011) – | CompFox