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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found Sergio Marquez did not sustain an industrial injury. The applicant argued the employer's post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) was inapplicable and that the presumption of injury under Labor Code section 5402 should apply. However, the Board adopted the WCJ's findings that neither the presumption nor an exception to the defense was established. The WCJ's report, which was incorporated by the Board, detailed why these arguments failed based on the evidence presented.
Sergio Marquez vs. Alan's Lawnmower and Garden Center; INC, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found Sergio Marquez did not sustain an industrial injury. The applicant argued the employer's post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) was inapplicable and that the presumption of injury under Labor Code section 5402 should apply. However, the Board adopted the WCJ's findings that neither the presumption nor an exception to the defense was established. The WCJ's report, which was incorporated by the Board, detailed why these arguments failed based on the evidence presented.
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