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This case involves Catholic Health Care West (CHCW) seeking contribution from Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital (Sutter) for a worker's back injury. CHCW's petition was denied because they failed to meet their burden of proof to demonstrate Sutter's employment contributed to the injury. Medical evidence indicated the injured worker's duties at Sutter were lighter than her other employment. The Appeals Board denied CHCW's reconsideration, upholding the arbitrator's decision based on substantial medical evidence.
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This case involves Catholic Health Care West (CHCW) seeking contribution from Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital (Sutter) for a worker's back injury. CHCW's petition was denied because they failed to meet their burden of proof to demonstrate Sutter's employment contributed to the injury. Medical evidence indicated the injured worker's duties at Sutter were lighter than her other employment. The Appeals Board denied CHCW's reconsideration, upholding the arbitrator's decision based on substantial medical evidence.
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