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The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, arguing it was based on the premise the applicant was no longer employed. The Appeals Board denied the petition because there was no evidence the settlement was contingent on the applicant forfeiting reinstatement rights. The Board affirmed its broad discretion to set aside such agreements and found no grounds to invalidate this one.
LILLIAN GARCIA vs. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, arguing it was based on the premise the applicant was no longer employed. The Appeals Board denied the petition because there was no evidence the settlement was contingent on the applicant forfeiting reinstatement rights. The Board affirmed its broad discretion to set aside such agreements and found no grounds to invalidate this one.
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