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Felix Contreras vs. County of Fresno

Filed: Jan 20, 2016
Fresno
ADJ9782943

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Felix Contreras' petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that Contreras' injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment due to the "Going and Coming Rule." The judge found Contreras' testimony regarding his actions at the time of the accident lacked credibility, citing conflicting accounts and evidence that the stated work purpose was already completed. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determinations due to observing the witness demeanor.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Felix Contreras' petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that Contreras' injury did not arise out of and in the course of employment due to the "Going and Coming Rule." The judge found Contreras' testimony regarding his actions at the time of the accident lacked credibility, citing conflicting accounts and evidence that the stated work purpose was already completed. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility determinations due to observing the witness demeanor.

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