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Victor Morales vs. Fresh Start Harvesting, Sedgwick Claims Management Services

Filed: Sep 17, 2013
Goleta
ADJ8574227

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding Victor Morales' injuryAOE/COE. Morales was injured in a motor vehicle accident while traveling in a caravan led by his supervisor to a work site. The WCAB adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which concluded the "going and coming" rule did not apply as Morales was following direct employer orders. The evidence supported that the injury occurred within the course and scope of employment.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding Victor Morales' injuryAOE/COE. Morales was injured in a motor vehicle accident while traveling in a caravan led by his supervisor to a work site. The WCAB adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which concluded the "going and coming" rule did not apply as Morales was following direct employer orders. The evidence supported that the injury occurred within the course and scope of employment.

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