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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to further study the applicants' claims of serious and willful misconduct by the defendant and allegations of evidence destruction. Applicants Michael Ayala and Tommy Vasquez sought increased compensation based on these claims. A newly discovered document, purportedly a destroyed Chrono 128-B, was submitted by applicants as newly discovered evidence. The WCAB accepted the supplemental pleadings but deferred ruling on the admissibility of the new evidence and its impact on the case to the trial level. Consequently, the previous Joint Findings of Fact have been rescinded, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings.
MICHAEL AYALA, THOMAS CASE, TOMMY VASQUEZ vs. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION/LANCASTER STATE PRISON, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, STATE CONTRACTS SERVICE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Bernardino. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to further study the applicants' claims of serious and willful misconduct by the defendant and allegations of evidence destruction. Applicants Michael Ayala and Tommy Vasquez sought increased compensation based on these claims. A newly discovered document, purportedly a destroyed Chrono 128-B, was submitted by applicants as newly discovered evidence. The WCAB accepted the supplemental pleadings but deferred ruling on the admissibility of the new evidence and its impact on the case to the trial level. Consequently, the previous Joint Findings of Fact have been rescinded, and the matter is remanded for further proceedings.
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