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SHARON JOHNSTON vs. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, INC, AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PA, NBC UNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE

Filed: Jul 11, 2018
San Francisco
ADJ3032988 (VNO 0453031) MF ADJ1737573 (VNO 0453032)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the administrative law judge's prior findings regarding specific and cumulative industrial injuries sustained by applicant Sharon Johnston as a stuntwoman. The Board denied reconsideration and refused to admit new evidence not properly submitted, emphasizing applicant's failure to act diligently. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on temporary total disability indemnity. Applicant was admonished to comply with procedural rules when representing herself.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the administrative law judge's prior findings regarding specific and cumulative industrial injuries sustained by applicant Sharon Johnston as a stuntwoman. The Board denied reconsideration and refused to admit new evidence not properly submitted, emphasizing applicant's failure to act diligently. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on temporary total disability indemnity. Applicant was admonished to comply with procedural rules when representing herself.

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