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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision denied reconsideration of a settlement. The applicant sought to set aside the settlement, alleging a mistake of fact regarding the inclusion of a serious and willful misconduct claim. The Board found that any misunderstanding by the applicant was a unilateral mistake, not sufficient to rescind the agreement without a showing of fraud, mutual mistake, duress, or undue influence. The WCJ's credibility determination regarding the defendant's intent to settle the claim was given great weight and not overturned.
SEAN COLGAN vs. NO VACANCY TRANSPORT, VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, APPLIED RISK SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision denied reconsideration of a settlement. The applicant sought to set aside the settlement, alleging a mistake of fact regarding the inclusion of a serious and willful misconduct claim. The Board found that any misunderstanding by the applicant was a unilateral mistake, not sufficient to rescind the agreement without a showing of fraud, mutual mistake, duress, or undue influence. The WCJ's credibility determination regarding the defendant's intent to settle the claim was given great weight and not overturned.
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