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Daniel Rita vs. Cheesecake Factory, ACE American Insurance

Filed: Sep 13, 2013
Oakland
ADJ8752161

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior finding of industrial injury for applicant Daniel Rita. The Board found that applicant failed to meet his burden of proof to establish an industrial slip and fall injury. This decision was based on the applicant's testimony being directly contradicted by three witnesses, rendering his self-serving statement about the fall less persuasive. Therefore, the Board ruled that no industrial injury occurred.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior finding of industrial injury for applicant Daniel Rita. The Board found that applicant failed to meet his burden of proof to establish an industrial slip and fall injury. This decision was based on the applicant's testimony being directly contradicted by three witnesses, rendering his self-serving statement about the fall less persuasive. Therefore, the Board ruled that no industrial injury occurred.

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