Case No. SAC 0284418RegularApr 04, 2008
AARON CARTER vs. POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is contractually obligated to pay U.C. Davis Medical Center's bill based on a prior compromise and release agreement. The Board rescinded the prior decision, ruling that CIGA's agreement to "hold harmless" the applicant from the UCD bill constituted a promise to pay it. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to consider any defenses CIGA may have against the UCD bill.
Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCIGAPolymer TechnologiesSuperior National Insurance CompanyU.C. Davis Medical CenterU.C. Davis Professional Medical Grouplien claimantscompromise and releasehold harmlesscollateral estoppel
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