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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision due to improper admission of crucial evidence, specifically exhibits 33 and 36. The WCJ's opinion incorrectly stated these exhibits were admitted when they were only marked for identification. Because the parties' arguments heavily relied on these documents, and the WCJ's decision lacked clear citation to admitted evidence, the Appeals Board rescinded the original award. The case is returned to the trial level for proper evidentiary rulings and a new decision based on a complete record.
SUSAN SWANSON vs. JEB INDUSTRIES, INC., CHARTIS, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision due to improper admission of crucial evidence, specifically exhibits 33 and 36. The WCJ's opinion incorrectly stated these exhibits were admitted when they were only marked for identification. Because the parties' arguments heavily relied on these documents, and the WCJ's decision lacked clear citation to admitted evidence, the Appeals Board rescinded the original award. The case is returned to the trial level for proper evidentiary rulings and a new decision based on a complete record.
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