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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior July 30, 2008 Joint Findings and Order because the applicant's attorney informed the Board that the case was being settled. The case is remanded to the trial level, where the WCJ will either re-issue the original decision if settlement is not finalized within 30 days, or proceed with settlement approval or other appropriate action if settlement papers are timely filed. This order allows the parties to finalize their settlement while preserving their rights.
PATRICIA A. NEWTON vs. SBC PACIFIC BELL 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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior July 30, 2008 Joint Findings and Order because the applicant's attorney informed the Board that the case was being settled. The case is remanded to the trial level, where the WCJ will either re-issue the original decision if settlement is not finalized within 30 days, or proceed with settlement approval or other appropriate action if settlement papers are timely filed. This order allows the parties to finalize their settlement while preserving their rights.
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