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This case concerns a worker who sustained a permanent total disability after receiving a voluntary flu vaccination at his employer's premises. The employer sought a credit for the worker's third-party settlement against its workers' compensation liability. The Appeals Board rescinded a prior finding of employer negligence, concluding that the employer was not liable for the independent contractor's actions in administering the vaccine. The Board found no evidence of employer negligence and granted the full third-party settlement amount as a credit to the employer.
ROBERT VILARINO vs. CHROMATICS, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, For FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY, In Liquidation, Administered by SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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This case concerns a worker who sustained a permanent total disability after receiving a voluntary flu vaccination at his employer's premises. The employer sought a credit for the worker's third-party settlement against its workers' compensation liability. The Appeals Board rescinded a prior finding of employer negligence, concluding that the employer was not liable for the independent contractor's actions in administering the vaccine. The Board found no evidence of employer negligence and granted the full third-party settlement amount as a credit to the employer.
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