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MIGUEL CORTES vs. KWM CORP, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, for SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, In Liquidation

Filed: Aug 13, 2007
LAO 762161

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, reversing a prior award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA). The Board found that CIGA is not liable because "other insurance" through Argonaut Insurance Company was available, negating CIGA's obligation under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(i). Therefore, CIGA has no liability for the VRMA awarded.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, reversing a prior award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA). The Board found that CIGA is not liable because "other insurance" through Argonaut Insurance Company was available, negating CIGA's obligation under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(i). Therefore, CIGA has no liability for the VRMA awarded.

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