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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding an arbitrator's decision that had determined specific injury dates binding for contribution proceedings. The Board ruled that ESIS, Inc. was not bound by its prior stipulation with the applicant regarding injury dates for the purpose of determining contribution from other defendants. The case is remanded for the arbitrator to independently determine the dates of injurious exposure, as required by Labor Code section 5500.5, to properly address ESIS's contribution claim.
TRINI RIVERA vs. FREMONT COMPENSATION INSURANCE, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, ESIS, INC., ARGONAUT 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 granted reconsideration, rescinding an arbitrator's decision that had determined specific injury dates binding for contribution proceedings. The Board ruled that ESIS, Inc. was not bound by its prior stipulation with the applicant regarding injury dates for the purpose of determining contribution from other defendants. The case is remanded for the arbitrator to independently determine the dates of injurious exposure, as required by Labor Code section 5500.5, to properly address ESIS's contribution claim.
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