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This case concerns Gary Johnston's claim for workers' compensation benefits for a cumulative injury to his cervical spine. Initially, the workers' compensation judge denied the claim, finding no industrial injury and citing the statute of limitations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversed the initial decision, and found that Johnston sustained a cumulative injury that was not time-barred. The Board has now denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming its prior decision that the applicant's cervical spine injury is compensable.
GARY JOHNSTON vs. BAY PACIFIC PIPELINES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case concerns Gary Johnston's claim for workers' compensation benefits for a cumulative injury to his cervical spine. Initially, the workers' compensation judge denied the claim, finding no industrial injury and citing the statute of limitations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversed the initial decision, and found that Johnston sustained a cumulative injury that was not time-barred. The Board has now denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming its prior decision that the applicant's cervical spine injury is compensable.
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