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MARK BAXTER vs. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT, PASCO SANITATION COMPANY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, FREMONT

Filed: Jul 21, 2015
ADJ2711930 (OAK 0251340) ADJ1889959 (OAK 0318838)

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This case involves complex workers' compensation claims with multiple defendants and insurers, including CIGA, regarding injuries in 1998 and 1999. The appeals board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. Key issues include the proper application of Insurance Code section 1063.1, the apportionment of liability between successive injuries, and the clarity of the liable entity for the 1999 injury. Further proceedings are needed to address these disputed issues.

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This case involves complex workers' compensation claims with multiple defendants and insurers, including CIGA, regarding injuries in 1998 and 1999. The appeals board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. Key issues include the proper application of Insurance Code section 1063.1, the apportionment of liability between successive injuries, and the clarity of the liable entity for the 1999 injury. Further proceedings are needed to address these disputed issues.

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