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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior ruling that denied Travelers' petition for contribution and/or reimbursement. The Board found that Travelers timely "instituted proceedings" for contribution by filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed on January 16, 2009, within one year of the applicant's settlement approval. The case is remanded for arbitration of Travelers' claims and to address SCIF's statute of limitations defense.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior ruling that denied Travelers' petition for contribution and/or reimbursement. The Board found that Travelers timely "instituted proceedings" for contribution by filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed on January 16, 2009, within one year of the applicant's settlement approval. The case is remanded for arbitration of Travelers' claims and to address SCIF's statute of limitations defense.
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