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This case concerns contribution claims between workers' compensation insurers (Hartford, SCIF, Royal) for an employee's cumulative trauma injuries at CalTech. The Board granted reconsideration to clarify insurer liability. The Board determined SCIF is not liable for contribution for the injury ending April 11, 2000, as its coverage predated the final year of exposure. For the injury ending September 7, 2001, Hartford is liable for contribution to Royal, with the exact amount to be adjusted based on proportionate coverage during that period.
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This case concerns contribution claims between workers' compensation insurers (Hartford, SCIF, Royal) for an employee's cumulative trauma injuries at CalTech. The Board granted reconsideration to clarify insurer liability. The Board determined SCIF is not liable for contribution for the injury ending April 11, 2000, as its coverage predated the final year of exposure. For the injury ending September 7, 2001, Hartford is liable for contribution to Royal, with the exact amount to be adjusted based on proportionate coverage during that period.
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