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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding New Line Cinema liable for applicant Randall Young's injuries. The Board gave great weight to the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) credibility determination, finding Young's testimony regarding New Line Cinema's control and direction of his work more credible. The defense of laches was also rejected, as the petitioner failed to demonstrate prejudice from any alleged delay. The Board concluded that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to establish prejudice, particularly regarding witness testimony and the potential relevance of his records.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding New Line Cinema liable for applicant Randall Young's injuries. The Board gave great weight to the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) credibility determination, finding Young's testimony regarding New Line Cinema's control and direction of his work more credible. The defense of laches was also rejected, as the petitioner failed to demonstrate prejudice from any alleged delay. The Board concluded that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to establish prejudice, particularly regarding witness testimony and the potential relevance of his records.
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