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California: Rescission of Compromise and Release Not Duly Executed
Posted on 7 Jun 2014 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

Noteworthy panel decision illustrates the Board's powers to set aside a settlement both before and after the settlement becomes final An Appeals Board panel has rescinded a WCJ’s 8/8/2013 Order Approving Compromise and Release purporting... Read More

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