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Grace Navarro vs. CITY OF OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY, PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, DELOS INSURANCE, IMPERIUM INSURANCE, ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board reviewed a dispute over which insurance carrier was liable for applicant Grace Navarro's cumulative trauma injury. The initial arbitrator found only Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Company liable, excluding Delos Insurance. Pennsylvania Manufacturers sought reconsideration, arguing Delos should share liability based on its coverage period. After reviewing the complete evidence, the Appeals Board affirmed the original arbitrator's decision, finding Pennsylvania Manufacturers solely liable.