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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant school district's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the original award of temporary disability indemnity benefits to the applicant, Maria Fitzpatrick. This award was based on her lost earning capacity during summer months, as she was prevented from performing modified work due to her industrial injury. The majority found the applicant credible regarding her inability to secure summer employment due to her injury and the defendant's actions. One commissioner dissented, arguing the applicant failed to prove she applied for or would have worked during the summer months in question.
MARIA FITZPATRICK vs. ANTELOPE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant school district's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the original award of temporary disability indemnity benefits to the applicant, Maria Fitzpatrick. This award was based on her lost earning capacity during summer months, as she was prevented from performing modified work due to her industrial injury. The majority found the applicant credible regarding her inability to secure summer employment due to her injury and the defendant's actions. One commissioner dissented, arguing the applicant failed to prove she applied for or would have worked during the summer months in question.
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