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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant's petition for removal, rescinding the prior orders. The Board allowed the applicant's election against St. Paul Travelers Insurance, finding its prior liability res judicata. Discovery by newly-joined defendant American Protection/Broadspire was stayed pending resolution of the claim against St. Paul. This decision supports the applicant's right to elect against a carrier with established liability.
PAULINE ROACH ARREDONDO vs. MAJOR LEGAL SERVICES AND ST. PAUL TRAVELERS INSURANCE, American Protection/Broadspire 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 applicant's petition for removal, rescinding the prior orders. The Board allowed the applicant's election against St. Paul Travelers Insurance, finding its prior liability res judicata. Discovery by newly-joined defendant American Protection/Broadspire was stayed pending resolution of the claim against St. Paul. This decision supports the applicant's right to elect against a carrier with established liability.
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