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STEPHEN GRIFFIS vs. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, CIGA on behalf of RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES

Filed: Oct 02, 2007
ANA 352921

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding an applicant's cumulative trauma injury to May 12, 1997. The WCAB found that AIG, as "other insurance," is liable for all benefits awarded after Reliance National Insurance Company (Reliance) became insolvent on October 3, 2001. Consequently, the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is entitled to reimbursement from AIG for all benefits CIGA paid after Reliance's liquidation.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding an applicant's cumulative trauma injury to May 12, 1997. The WCAB found that AIG, as "other insurance," is liable for all benefits awarded after Reliance National Insurance Company (Reliance) became insolvent on October 3, 2001. Consequently, the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is entitled to reimbursement from AIG for all benefits CIGA paid after Reliance's liquidation.

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STEPHEN GRIFFIS vs. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, CIGA on behalf of RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES (2007) – | CompFox