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This case concerns an applicant seeking additional compensation for an industrial injury based on the employer's alleged serious and willful misconduct. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initially found the employer liable, citing the misconduct of a crane operator and general foreman deemed "managing officers." However, the Court of Appeal reversed this decision, finding neither individual constituted a managing officer whose actions could establish employer misconduct. Consequently, the WCAB has amended its prior award, denying the applicant's claim for serious and willful misconduct.
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This case concerns an applicant seeking additional compensation for an industrial injury based on the employer's alleged serious and willful misconduct. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initially found the employer liable, citing the misconduct of a crane operator and general foreman deemed "managing officers." However, the Court of Appeal reversed this decision, finding neither individual constituted a managing officer whose actions could establish employer misconduct. Consequently, the WCAB has amended its prior award, denying the applicant's claim for serious and willful misconduct.
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