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JENNIFER MERRITT vs. BIGGE CRANE & RIGGING, SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

Filed: Feb 21, 2025
Oakland
ADJ17040974

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Defendant sought reconsideration of a prior decision that granted the applicant temporary total disability. Defendant contended that the applicant's testimony about her intent to work after retirement was inconsistent and vague, and she failed to meet her burden of proof. The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition, finding applicant's testimony reasonable under the circumstances and clarifying that, as a non-seasonal employee, she did not carry the burden of proving retained earnings capacity. The matter was returned to the trial level solely to address reasonable attorney fees.

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Defendant sought reconsideration of a prior decision that granted the applicant temporary total disability. Defendant contended that the applicant's testimony about her intent to work after retirement was inconsistent and vague, and she failed to meet her burden of proof. The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition, finding applicant's testimony reasonable under the circumstances and clarifying that, as a non-seasonal employee, she did not carry the burden of proving retained earnings capacity. The matter was returned to the trial level solely to address reasonable attorney fees.

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