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Defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging mutual mistake and fraud due to applicant's alleged unilateral alteration of the agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence or testimony was admitted to support these serious allegations. The case is remanded for the WCJ to hold a hearing on the defendant's allegations and then issue a decision. Either party can seek reconsideration after the WCJ's ruling.
SILVERANO JIMENEZ vs. TRI COUNTY CONCRETE INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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Defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging mutual mistake and fraud due to applicant's alleged unilateral alteration of the agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence or testimony was admitted to support these serious allegations. The case is remanded for the WCJ to hold a hearing on the defendant's allegations and then issue a decision. Either party can seek reconsideration after the WCJ's ruling.
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