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LUIS GUTIERREZ vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Mar 06, 2017
Los Angeles
ADJ10157049

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This case involves an applicant who suffered heat stroke while working in extreme temperatures. The defendant contested the finding of industrial injury, arguing medical evidence pointed to a non-industrial cause. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, finding substantial evidence supported the conclusion that the applicant's heat stroke was causally related to his employment. This ruling emphasizes the liberal construction of workers' compensation laws in favor of applicants.

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This case involves an applicant who suffered heat stroke while working in extreme temperatures. The defendant contested the finding of industrial injury, arguing medical evidence pointed to a non-industrial cause. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, finding substantial evidence supported the conclusion that the applicant's heat stroke was causally related to his employment. This ruling emphasizes the liberal construction of workers' compensation laws in favor of applicants.

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