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RON IGLESIAS vs. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

Applicant Ron Iglesias claimed cumulative work injuries to his bladder, psyche, and diabetes, which the defendant, County of Santa Clara, contended were barred by the statute of limitations. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) found no evidence of applicant's knowledge of industrial causation and thus could not establish a date of injury or determine if the claim was time-barred. The defendant filed a Petition for Reconsideration, arguing applicant failed reasonable diligence and would cause significant prejudice. The Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming the need for further discovery to establish the injury date and noting that potential discovery costs are not grounds for removal.