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MARTIZA PENALOZA vs. CITY OF HOPE, ADMINSURE

Filed: Feb 18, 2014
Pomona
ADJ8448254, ADJ8448256

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an Order Approving a Compromise and Release Agreement. The applicant sought to set aside the settlement, claiming the $$25,000$ was inadequate and she was misled about her options. The Board found no evidence of mistake, fraud, duress, or undue influence, noting the applicant's own initials on the agreement and her failure to exercise due diligence in understanding the settlement terms or her options. The Board concluded the settlement amount was reasonable given the Agreed Medical Examiner's findings and the applicant's occupation and age.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration of an Order Approving a Compromise and Release Agreement. The applicant sought to set aside the settlement, claiming the $$25,000$ was inadequate and she was misled about her options. The Board found no evidence of mistake, fraud, duress, or undue influence, noting the applicant's own initials on the agreement and her failure to exercise due diligence in understanding the settlement terms or her options. The Board concluded the settlement amount was reasonable given the Agreed Medical Examiner's findings and the applicant's occupation and age.

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