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HARRIS WELLS vs. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Filed: Apr 14, 2025
Marina del Rey
ADJ17343281

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Harris Wells, a revenue collector, sustained injuries to his feet, ankles, and low back while employed by Metropolitan Transit Authority. The WCJ awarded temporary disability and attorney's fees but denied the defendant credit for EDD reimbursements. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in denying the credit. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the First Amended Findings and Award, and returned the matter for further proceedings. This was due to the WCJ's failure to make findings of fact on temporary disability and attorney's fees, and precluding the defendant from pursuing a credit for EDD reimbursements without proper adjudication.

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Harris Wells, a revenue collector, sustained injuries to his feet, ankles, and low back while employed by Metropolitan Transit Authority. The WCJ awarded temporary disability and attorney's fees but denied the defendant credit for EDD reimbursements. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the WCJ erred in denying the credit. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the First Amended Findings and Award, and returned the matter for further proceedings. This was due to the WCJ's failure to make findings of fact on temporary disability and attorney's fees, and precluding the defendant from pursuing a credit for EDD reimbursements without proper adjudication.

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