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Case Name	Abraham vs. WCAB (City of Buena Park)
Date	12/01/2003
Note	WCAB ruling on PERS disability issue does not alter limitation to bring action within 5 years from date of injury.
Citation	113 Cal.App.4th 1082
WCC Citation	WCC 29592003 CA

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