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JUAN CASTILLO vs. RUDY AND FLORITA PEREZ, UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY COMPANY

Filed: Dec 31, 2012
Marina Del Rey
ADJ251333 (VNO 0531235), ADJ2086472 (VNO 0531236)

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This case involves defendant's petition for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's finding that applicant was an employee on May 6, 2006. The applicant claims industrial injuries to multiple body parts and psyche from this employment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the judge's report and denied the petition, upholding the credibility of the applicant's testimony over the defendant's regarding the employment status. The WCAB's decision emphasizes the deference given to the judge's credibility determinations based on witness demeanor.

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This case involves defendant's petition for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's finding that applicant was an employee on May 6, 2006. The applicant claims industrial injuries to multiple body parts and psyche from this employment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the judge's report and denied the petition, upholding the credibility of the applicant's testimony over the defendant's regarding the employment status. The WCAB's decision emphasizes the deference given to the judge's credibility determinations based on witness demeanor.

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