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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted Transguard Insurance Company's petition for removal, rescinding the order joining Transguard as a defendant. Transguard correctly argued it was not YRE Trucking's workers' compensation insurer and had no liability for workers' compensation benefits. The applicant's claim for workers' compensation benefits stemmed from an alleged employment relationship, while Transguard's policy covered independent contractors. The WCAB determined it lacked jurisdiction over Transguard's accident insurance policy and therefore could not properly join Transguard as a party.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted Transguard Insurance Company's petition for removal, rescinding the order joining Transguard as a defendant. Transguard correctly argued it was not YRE Trucking's workers' compensation insurer and had no liability for workers' compensation benefits. The applicant's claim for workers' compensation benefits stemmed from an alleged employment relationship, while Transguard's policy covered independent contractors. The WCAB determined it lacked jurisdiction over Transguard's accident insurance policy and therefore could not properly join Transguard as a party.
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