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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration for applicant Jose Arellano and denied it for defendant Ross Stores, Inc. The WCAB reversed the prior decision, finding that Arellano's December 6, 2012 injury claim is not barred by the statute of limitations. This reversal was based on the defendant's failure to prove compliance with mandatory notice requirements, which tolls the statute of limitations. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, while Arellano's February 8, 2013 injury claim remains unaffected.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration for applicant Jose Arellano and denied it for defendant Ross Stores, Inc. The WCAB reversed the prior decision, finding that Arellano's December 6, 2012 injury claim is not barred by the statute of limitations. This reversal was based on the defendant's failure to prove compliance with mandatory notice requirements, which tolls the statute of limitations. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, while Arellano's February 8, 2013 injury claim remains unaffected.
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