Co. , Inc. , which is owned by Yan Kats and his family, employs 131 people to manufacture oak furniture and upholstered chairs, to assemble furniture manufactured by others, and to handle ancillary clerical work. Although Woodline made some efforts to obtain replacement insurance, it is undisputed that it remained uninsured for over six months, from May 3 through November 5. fn. Kats said he had applied to State Fund for insurance but admitted he did not, at that moment, have coverage. Woodline filed a petition for a writ of mandate, asking the trial court to set aside the penalty. As permitted by section 995. 240 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Woodline filed an application for relief from the bonding requirement.

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