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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant's claim for a 2010 injury was not time-barred. This was based on the fact that benefits were provided and proceedings were commenced within one year of the last date benefits were furnished. The Board also admonished the defense attorney for pursuing a meritless statute of limitations argument despite stipulations regarding benefit payments. Additionally, the decision affirmed awards for temporary and permanent disability benefits, finding support in the applicant's credible testimony and medical reports.
RAFAEL CAZARES vs. GARDNER TRUCKING, INC., NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant's claim for a 2010 injury was not time-barred. This was based on the fact that benefits were provided and proceedings were commenced within one year of the last date benefits were furnished. The Board also admonished the defense attorney for pursuing a meritless statute of limitations argument despite stipulations regarding benefit payments. Additionally, the decision affirmed awards for temporary and permanent disability benefits, finding support in the applicant's credible testimony and medical reports.
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