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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) finding of jurisdiction over the applicant's cumulative industrial injury claim against the St. Louis Rams. The defendant insurer argued California lacked sufficient connection to the injury, citing a previous case. The Board rescinded the ALJ's decision because the record was unclear regarding the evidence considered, particularly a deposition transcript that the ALJ indicated would be reviewed. The case is returned to the trial level for the ALJ to clarify the record, address the deposition transcript and related objections, and rule on the contention that the applicant was hired in California.
RAONAL SMITH vs. ST. LOUIS RAMS, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Oakland.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) finding of jurisdiction over the applicant's cumulative industrial injury claim against the St. Louis Rams. The defendant insurer argued California lacked sufficient connection to the injury, citing a previous case. The Board rescinded the ALJ's decision because the record was unclear regarding the evidence considered, particularly a deposition transcript that the ALJ indicated would be reviewed. The case is returned to the trial level for the ALJ to clarify the record, address the deposition transcript and related objections, and rule on the contention that the applicant was hired in California.
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