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ROBERTO REYES vs. DRAKE OFFICE OVERLOAD, RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, ADVO, INC, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS

Filed: Jul 29, 2008
LAO 0778165

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This case involved a janitor injured while employed by both a general employer (Drake) and a special employer (Advo). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Advo's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of joint and several liability for the injury. The Board affirmed that Advo's agreement with Drake did not absolve Advo of liability, the statute of limitations did not bar the claim against Advo, and the neurologist's opinion constituted substantial medical evidence.

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This case involved a janitor injured while employed by both a general employer (Drake) and a special employer (Advo). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Advo's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of joint and several liability for the injury. The Board affirmed that Advo's agreement with Drake did not absolve Advo of liability, the statute of limitations did not bar the claim against Advo, and the neurologist's opinion constituted substantial medical evidence.

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