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The applicant, Viraj Patel, suffered a severe industrial injury while working as a vehicle appraiser. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, overturning the trial judge's finding that Patel was an independent contractor. The WCAB found Patel was an employee of TASA Corporation and Property Damage Appraisers, Inc., based on factors like TASA's control over his work and the integral nature of his role. The case is remanded for further proceedings on compensation.
VIRAJ PATEL vs. TASA CORPORATION, DONALD AND MARIE FERGUSON, dba PROPERTY DAMAGE APPRAISERS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY, uninsured, PROPERTY DAMAGE APPRAISERS, INC., insured by THE HARTFORD, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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The applicant, Viraj Patel, suffered a severe industrial injury while working as a vehicle appraiser. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, overturning the trial judge's finding that Patel was an independent contractor. The WCAB found Patel was an employee of TASA Corporation and Property Damage Appraisers, Inc., based on factors like TASA's control over his work and the integral nature of his role. The case is remanded for further proceedings on compensation.
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