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DAVID CARMONA vs. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, FIREMAN'S FUND, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Filed: Nov 14, 2011
San Francisco
ADJ2735537 (AHM 00094395) ADJ3393930 (AHM 0089017)

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This case involves a worker's compensation claim by David Carmona against BMW and its insurers, Zurich and Fireman's Fund. The primary issue is the determination of liability for a cumulative trauma injury and the need for further medical evaluation of alleged consequential brain and heart injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the initial award, and remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record and determine the correct date of injury and period of liability. Fireman's Fund's petition for removal was dismissed due to untimely filing.

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This case involves a worker's compensation claim by David Carmona against BMW and its insurers, Zurich and Fireman's Fund. The primary issue is the determination of liability for a cumulative trauma injury and the need for further medical evaluation of alleged consequential brain and heart injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the initial award, and remanded the case for further proceedings to develop the medical record and determine the correct date of injury and period of liability. Fireman's Fund's petition for removal was dismissed due to untimely filing.

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