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This case affirmed the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's (WCAB) jurisdiction over a professional football player's cumulative injury claim. The Board found that the defendant waived objections regarding insufficient connection to California and forum selection clauses by actively litigating the claim for years. These defenses were not timely raised and were thus forfeited. Therefore, the WCAB's previous award of benefits and permanent disability without apportionment was upheld.
REGINALD SWINTON vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY, DALLAS COWBOYS, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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This case affirmed the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's (WCAB) jurisdiction over a professional football player's cumulative injury claim. The Board found that the defendant waived objections regarding insufficient connection to California and forum selection clauses by actively litigating the claim for years. These defenses were not timely raised and were thus forfeited. Therefore, the WCAB's previous award of benefits and permanent disability without apportionment was upheld.
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