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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the prior findings, admitting previously excluded medical reports from Dr. Opoku into evidence. The Board reversed the finding that the applicant's claims for injury to his neck, left hand, and back were barred by the post-termination defense, finding an exception applied under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). However, the Board affirmed the finding that only injury to the applicant's right knee was proven by substantial evidence. The claim for discrimination under Labor Code section 132a was also affirmed as unsubstantiated.
JOSE LOPEZ vs. KAWEAH CONTAINER, INC., ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the prior findings, admitting previously excluded medical reports from Dr. Opoku into evidence. The Board reversed the finding that the applicant's claims for injury to his neck, left hand, and back were barred by the post-termination defense, finding an exception applied under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). However, the Board affirmed the finding that only injury to the applicant's right knee was proven by substantial evidence. The claim for discrimination under Labor Code section 132a was also affirmed as unsubstantiated.
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