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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 6% permanent disability for a lumbar spine injury. Applicant's counsel argued for 12% based on a stipulation classifying the applicant as a furniture mover (OGN 560), but the WCAB found the applicant's deposition testimony contradicted this, indicating an indoor salesperson role (OGN 212). The Board also issued a notice of intention to sanction applicant's attorney and law firm $400 for filing a petition with demonstrably false statements regarding trial necessity and misrepresented facts about the record.
MICHAEL DE SANTIAGO vs. ST, JOHN'S COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 6% permanent disability for a lumbar spine injury. Applicant's counsel argued for 12% based on a stipulation classifying the applicant as a furniture mover (OGN 560), but the WCAB found the applicant's deposition testimony contradicted this, indicating an indoor salesperson role (OGN 212). The Board also issued a notice of intention to sanction applicant's attorney and law firm $400 for filing a petition with demonstrably false statements regarding trial necessity and misrepresented facts about the record.
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