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MARIA SOSA vs. IKEA HOLDING US, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

Filed: Apr 26, 2012
Bakersfield
ADJ7844537

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed IKEA's petition for reconsideration due to defective service. IKEA failed to serve the applicant's current attorney and several lien claimants, violating mandatory service requirements. The Board also noted the improper inclusion of an unintroduced news article with the petition. Consequently, the defendant's petition was dismissed, upholding the original finding that the applicant's injury occurred in the course of employment.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed IKEA's petition for reconsideration due to defective service. IKEA failed to serve the applicant's current attorney and several lien claimants, violating mandatory service requirements. The Board also noted the improper inclusion of an unintroduced news article with the petition. Consequently, the defendant's petition was dismissed, upholding the original finding that the applicant's injury occurred in the course of employment.

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