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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, finding that Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) did not bar his workers' compensation claim. This decision was based on evidence showing the applicant reported his foot injury at his first opportunity during his termination meeting, and the employer's notice of injury was contemporaneous with his termination. The case was returned to the trial level to determine compensability for injuries to other body parts, including the left knee, back, and neck.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, finding that Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) did not bar his workers' compensation claim. This decision was based on evidence showing the applicant reported his foot injury at his first opportunity during his termination meeting, and the employer's notice of injury was contemporaneous with his termination. The case was returned to the trial level to determine compensability for injuries to other body parts, including the left knee, back, and neck.
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