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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability indemnity for an injured crane operator, Ron Espinoza. The defendant argues Espinoza's termination for cause should bar his indemnity claim, while the EDD contends its lien for SDI payments was improperly limited. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board requires a proper analysis of whether Espinoza's termination was justified, as opposed to the trial judge's prior reasoning about rehire possibility.
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This case involves a dispute over temporary disability indemnity for an injured crane operator, Ron Espinoza. The defendant argues Espinoza's termination for cause should bar his indemnity claim, while the EDD contends its lien for SDI payments was improperly limited. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board requires a proper analysis of whether Espinoza's termination was justified, as opposed to the trial judge's prior reasoning about rehire possibility.
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