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ROGELIO LIMA vs. MICHAEL ROLFING, EARL ROLFING, STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY

This case involves Rogelio Lima's workers' compensation claim against Michael Rolfing. The core dispute was whether Lima qualified as Rolfing's employee, specifically if he worked the minimum 52 hours in the 90 days prior to his injury. The Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) found that Lima was an employee, calculating sufficient hours based on testimonial and documentary evidence. Rolfing petitioned for reconsideration, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied it, affirming the WCJ's credibility findings and decision. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report and rationale, thereby upholding the finding of employment.