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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reconsidered a prior decision regarding Michael Stratton's cumulative injury claim against the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. While the original judge found Stratton's claim against the Bills timely, the Board reversed this, determining it was barred by the statute of limitations. The Board found that neither employer breached a duty to notify Stratton of his workers' compensation rights at the time of his employment. Therefore, the statute of limitations was not tolled, and Stratton's claim against the Buffalo Bills is dismissed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reconsidered a prior decision regarding Michael Stratton's cumulative injury claim against the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. While the original judge found Stratton's claim against the Bills timely, the Board reversed this, determining it was barred by the statute of limitations. The Board found that neither employer breached a duty to notify Stratton of his workers' compensation rights at the time of his employment. Therefore, the statute of limitations was not tolled, and Stratton's claim against the Buffalo Bills is dismissed.
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