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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior award, finding that defendant was not obligated to pay additional funds to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Appeals Board determined that the EDD lien had been fully resolved through a prior compromise agreement where the defendant paid $13,500.00. Therefore, the defendant is entitled to credit for the full $18,890.00 EDD paid applicant, with no additional indemnity owed to the applicant or attorney fees awarded.
STEVEN WILLIAMS vs. EARTHLINK, INC., FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, CHUBB SERVICES CORPORATION 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 granted reconsideration and reversed a prior award, finding that defendant was not obligated to pay additional funds to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Appeals Board determined that the EDD lien had been fully resolved through a prior compromise agreement where the defendant paid $13,500.00. Therefore, the defendant is entitled to credit for the full $18,890.00 EDD paid applicant, with no additional indemnity owed to the applicant or attorney fees awarded.
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