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Vilma Ruiz vs. Margaret O'Leary, California Insurance Guarantee Association, for Fremont Indemnity Company, Republic Indemnity Company

Filed: Feb 22, 2013
ADJ329334 (OAK 0311178), ADJ2064025 (OAK 0318666)

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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award finding Republic Indemnity liable for applicant's cumulative injury. The Board ruled that the applicant's compromise and release agreement with Republic barred further claims against them, and that CIGA was not liable because other insurance (Republic) was available. The Board also determined that the applicant's specific injury claim caused no temporary disability, permanent disability, or need for future medical treatment. Consequently, the applicant was awarded no further benefits in either case.

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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior award finding Republic Indemnity liable for applicant's cumulative injury. The Board ruled that the applicant's compromise and release agreement with Republic barred further claims against them, and that CIGA was not liable because other insurance (Republic) was available. The Board also determined that the applicant's specific injury claim caused no temporary disability, permanent disability, or need for future medical treatment. Consequently, the applicant was awarded no further benefits in either case.

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