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GUADALUPE ALVAREZ vs. CITY WALL CONSTRUCTION, THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Aug 09, 2016
Van Nuys
ADJ9419247

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior order finding the applicant was not an employee of City Wall Construction. The applicant claimed a work injury to his back and foot, but the judge found his testimony regarding employment lacked credibility against the defendant's consistent testimony. The Board also rejected the applicant's request to reopen based on newly discovered evidence, as he failed to demonstrate due diligence in discovering and presenting this information at trial. Therefore, the applicant did not meet his burden of proof to establish an employer-employee relationship.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior order finding the applicant was not an employee of City Wall Construction. The applicant claimed a work injury to his back and foot, but the judge found his testimony regarding employment lacked credibility against the defendant's consistent testimony. The Board also rejected the applicant's request to reopen based on newly discovered evidence, as he failed to demonstrate due diligence in discovering and presenting this information at trial. Therefore, the applicant did not meet his burden of proof to establish an employer-employee relationship.

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