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FRANCISCO OLIVA vs. LAIDLAW TRANSIT COMPANY, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Filed: Jul 19, 2007
San Francisco
AHM 129038

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This case involves a bus driver, Francisco Oliva, who claimed an industrial injury to his right hand and upper extremity. The defendant, Laidlaw Transit Company, sought reconsideration of the initial award, arguing the injury was personal and not work-related, and challenging reimbursement to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirmed the finding of industrial injury, but amended the award to remove the reimbursement requirement to the EDD.

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This case involves a bus driver, Francisco Oliva, who claimed an industrial injury to his right hand and upper extremity. The defendant, Laidlaw Transit Company, sought reconsideration of the initial award, arguing the injury was personal and not work-related, and challenging reimbursement to the Employment Development Department (EDD). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirmed the finding of industrial injury, but amended the award to remove the reimbursement requirement to the EDD.

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