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Regular DecisionOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND DECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATION

JEANETTE FRANCE vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER

Filed: Jun 18, 2025
Pomona
ADJ10738767; ADJ14240277; ADJ14240278

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Applicant Jeanette France sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision, which had found that she failed to prove discrimination under Labor Code section 132a following her termination. The Appeals Board granted France's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous Findings and Award, and substituted new findings. The Board concluded that the defendant, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, violated Labor Code section 132a by discharging France on February 1, 2017. This decision was based on France establishing a prima facie case of discrimination, and the defendant failing to provide substantial evidence of a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the termination, despite allegations of poor performance.

JEANETTE FRANCE vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER is a workers' compensation case decided in Pomona. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.

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Applicant Jeanette France sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision, which had found that she failed to prove discrimination under Labor Code section 132a following her termination. The Appeals Board granted France's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous Findings and Award, and substituted new findings. The Board concluded that the defendant, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, violated Labor Code section 132a by discharging France on February 1, 2017. This decision was based on France establishing a prima facie case of discrimination, and the defendant failing to provide substantial evidence of a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the termination, despite allegations of poor performance.

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JEANETTE FRANCE vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER is a legal case related to workers' compensation in Pomona. This case explains important rulings, legal interpretations, and claim decisions.

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