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This case concerns whether a police officer injured in a commute-related car accident sustained an industrial injury. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's finding, determining the injury was not compensable under the "going and coming" rule. The majority found no special mission because the employer lacked sufficient control and the officer's early arrival provided no clear benefit. A dissenting opinion argued the officer fell under the uniformed officer exception and was on a special mission due to the emergency call-in.
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This case concerns whether a police officer injured in a commute-related car accident sustained an industrial injury. The Appeals Board rescinded the WCJ's finding, determining the injury was not compensable under the "going and coming" rule. The majority found no special mission because the employer lacked sufficient control and the officer's early arrival provided no clear benefit. A dissenting opinion argued the officer fell under the uniformed officer exception and was on a special mission due to the emergency call-in.
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