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Facts

The Worker-Appellee filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits against the Employer-Appellant and its insurer, alleging entitlement to benefits under New Mexico's workers' compensation laws. The specific facts surrounding the injury or claim are not detailed in the decision.

Procedural History

  • Workers' Compensation Administration, Drew D. Tatum, Workers’ Compensation Judge: The Workers' Compensation Judge issued a decision in favor of the Worker-Appellee.

Parties' Submissions

  • Appellant (Employer/Insurer): [Not applicable or not found]
  • Appellee (Worker): [Not applicable or not found]

Legal Issues

  • Whether the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision in favor of the Worker-Appellee was correct.

Disposition

  • The Court of Appeals of New Mexico reversed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Judge. (headnotes)

Reasons

Per Roderick T. Kennedy J. (Celia Foy Castillo and Robert E. Robles JJ. concurring): The Court proposed a summary reversal in its notice of proposed disposition, citing reasons that were not opposed by the parties. No memorandum opposing the summary reversal was filed within the allowed time, leading the Court to reverse the lower court's decision. (headnotes)

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