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Defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an Arbitrator's Decision on Petition for Contribution, which found Cypress Insurance liable for a portion of contribution. SCIF contended that the WCA should have relied on Labor Code section 5500.5 to determine the last injurious exposure period and award a higher contribution. The Appeals Board received an answer and the Arbitrator's Report and Recommendation, which suggested denying reconsideration. After preliminary review, the Appeals Board granted SCIF's Petition for Reconsideration, but this is not a final order. The final decision after reconsideration is deferred pending further review of the merits and the entire record.
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Defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an Arbitrator's Decision on Petition for Contribution, which found Cypress Insurance liable for a portion of contribution. SCIF contended that the WCA should have relied on Labor Code section 5500.5 to determine the last injurious exposure period and award a higher contribution. The Appeals Board received an answer and the Arbitrator's Report and Recommendation, which suggested denying reconsideration. After preliminary review, the Appeals Board granted SCIF's Petition for Reconsideration, but this is not a final order. The final decision after reconsideration is deferred pending further review of the merits and the entire record.
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