JORGE MORA vs. CLP RESOURCES, INC., ESIS

This case involved a carpenter, Jorge Mora, who sustained an industrial injury to his left hand while employed by CLP Resources, Inc. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the WCJ's prior decision finding that the injury was proximately caused by CLP Resources' serious and willful misconduct. The WCAB also upheld the WCJ's determination that the serious and willful misconduct claim was not barred by the statute of limitations. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied, affirming the original award of compensation and attorney's fees.