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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that defendant Patriot Enterprises committed serious and willful misconduct causing the applicant's industrial injury. The Board found the defendant's foreman witnessed and failed to address dangerous conduct (working at heights without fall protection) that led to the injury. This failure, along with other evidence, supported the $50%$ compensation increase for the applicant.
MICHAEL GREEN vs. PATRIOT ENTERPRISES dba PATRIOT PLUMBING is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that defendant Patriot Enterprises committed serious and willful misconduct causing the applicant's industrial injury. The Board found the defendant's foreman witnessed and failed to address dangerous conduct (working at heights without fall protection) that led to the injury. This failure, along with other evidence, supported the $50%$ compensation increase for the applicant.
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