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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior award for temporary disability, permanent disability, medical treatment, and self-procured expenses for a right knee injury sustained in 1999. CIGA sought reconsideration, arguing it was precluded from paying because other insurance was available for a prior cumulative trauma injury. However, the WCAB found no evidence of other insurance being established for the unpleaded and unproven cumulative trauma injury. Therefore, CIGA remains liable for the established claims.
RICHARD HICKS vs. BRAND & HILL PRODUCTIONS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior award for temporary disability, permanent disability, medical treatment, and self-procured expenses for a right knee injury sustained in 1999. CIGA sought reconsideration, arguing it was precluded from paying because "other insurance" was available for a prior cumulative trauma injury. However, the WCAB found no evidence of "other insurance" being established for the unpleaded and unproven cumulative trauma injury. Therefore, CIGA remains liable for the established claims.
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