Case No. ADJ7576020RegularFeb 03, 2012
CHRISTINA CHAVEZ vs. GREEN THUMB PRODUCE, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
The applicant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release (C&R) settling her workers' compensation claim for $10,000, primarily because she had a "change of heart" and wished to preserve future medical care rights. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding that a mere change of heart is insufficient to set aside a C&R. The Board noted the applicant was represented by counsel and understood the risks of litigation, particularly in light of the defendant's defenses and supporting evidence. Therefore, the original C&R was affirmed.
Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardChristOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseThomas findingpetition for reconsiderationfuture medical carefraudmutual mistake of factduressundue influence
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