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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a judge's decision that the applicant is barred from compensation for a right shoulder injury. The applicant failed to report the injury to his employer prior to his termination, which is a requirement under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) for post-termination claims. The Board found insufficient evidence that the employer had notice of the injury before termination or that medical records predated termination with evidence of the injury. Therefore, the applicant did not meet any of the statutory exceptions to have his claim considered.
Fernando Lopez Chang vs. JLS Environmental Services, ACE American Insurance Company, BARRETT BUSINESS BUREAU is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Sacramento.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a judge's decision that the applicant is barred from compensation for a right shoulder injury. The applicant failed to report the injury to his employer prior to his termination, which is a requirement under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) for post-termination claims. The Board found insufficient evidence that the employer had notice of the injury before termination or that medical records predated termination with evidence of the injury. Therefore, the applicant did not meet any of the statutory exceptions to have his claim considered.
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