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Mayna Munoz vs. CEDAR SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, TRISTAR

Filed: Feb 06, 2015
Los Angeles
ADJ9221655 ADJ7646089

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's findings that the applicant sustained a specific left knee injury and a cumulative trauma injury to her cervical spine. The employer's arguments regarding post-termination defense and lack of notice were rejected due to the judge's credibility findings and evidence presented. Therefore, the denial of the petition was based on the merits, upholding the applicant's claims.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's findings that the applicant sustained a specific left knee injury and a cumulative trauma injury to her cervical spine. The employer's arguments regarding post-termination defense and lack of notice were rejected due to the judge's credibility findings and evidence presented. Therefore, the denial of the petition was based on the merits, upholding the applicant's claims.

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Mayna Munoz vs. CEDAR SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, TRISTAR (2015) – Los Angeles | CompFox