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This case involves an employee injured in a car accident while traveling to purchase food and gifts for an upcoming office holiday party. The employer, Davita, Inc., argued the injury was not work-related as the party was not employer-scheduled. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board upheld the judge's decision, finding the employee's actions were for the employer's benefit. The Board reasoned that Davita encouraged such social events for team building, making the employee's preparation activities part of her employment. Therefore, her injuries sustained during this travel were deemed compensable.
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This case involves an employee injured in a car accident while traveling to purchase food and gifts for an upcoming office holiday party. The employer, Davita, Inc., argued the injury was not work-related as the party was not employer-scheduled. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board upheld the judge's decision, finding the employee's actions were for the employer's benefit. The Board reasoned that Davita encouraged such social events for team building, making the employee's preparation activities part of her employment. Therefore, her injuries sustained during this travel were deemed compensable.
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