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YVETTE WHITMER vs. HI SHEAR CORPORATION, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, GOLDEN STATE FOODS, LIBERTY MUTUAL, SANTA BARBARA APPLIED RESEARCH

Filed: Jul 07, 2010
San Francisco
ADJ6736069 ADJ6736155 ADJ7147776

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This case involves Yvette Whitmer's claims for back injuries allegedly sustained on May 1, 2008, and June 13, 2008. The defendant, Hi Shear Corporation, sought reconsideration of the initial findings, arguing the claims were non-compensable post-termination claims under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that Whitmer failed to provide timely notice of her injuries to the employer prior to her termination on June 23, 2008. Consequently, her claims were barred, and she was awarded no benefits.

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This case involves Yvette Whitmer's claims for back injuries allegedly sustained on May 1, 2008, and June 13, 2008. The defendant, Hi Shear Corporation, sought reconsideration of the initial findings, arguing the claims were non-compensable post-termination claims under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that Whitmer failed to provide timely notice of her injuries to the employer prior to her termination on June 23, 2008. Consequently, her claims were barred, and she was awarded no benefits.

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