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This case concerns a contribution dispute between two insurance carriers, TIG and Golden Eagle, for a cumulative trauma injury claim. Golden Eagle sought reconsideration of an order compelling it to pay over $$101,000$ in contribution to TIG. Golden Eagle argued it was never properly served with a notice of intention and that Labor Code section 5275 mandates arbitration for contribution disputes. The Appeals Board agreed that mandatory arbitration applies, rescinded the order, and remanded the case for either informal resolution or arbitration.
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This case concerns a contribution dispute between two insurance carriers, TIG and Golden Eagle, for a cumulative trauma injury claim. Golden Eagle sought reconsideration of an order compelling it to pay over $$101,000$ in contribution to TIG. Golden Eagle argued it was never properly served with a notice of intention and that Labor Code section 5275 mandates arbitration for contribution disputes. The Appeals Board agreed that mandatory arbitration applies, rescinded the order, and remanded the case for either informal resolution or arbitration.
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