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LESBIA GARCIA vs. C&C FOOD ENTERPRISES, LP, CAFE CLEANING COMPANY, INC., DANIEL MENDOZA, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE

Filed: Mar 10, 2020
Los Angeles
ADJ11389970

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This case involved an applicant seeking workers' compensation benefits for an injury sustained while providing cleaning services. The defendant, C&C Food Enterprises, dba Whisper Lounge, petitioned for reconsideration of the initial finding that the applicant was jointly employed by them, Café Cleaning Company, and Daniel Mendoza. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming the WCJ's finding of joint employment. The Board found that the defendant retained sufficient control over the applicant's work and that various factors indicated an employment relationship, despite the lack of direct payment or belief in an employer-employee relationship.

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This case involved an applicant seeking workers' compensation benefits for an injury sustained while providing cleaning services. The defendant, C&C Food Enterprises, dba Whisper Lounge, petitioned for reconsideration of the initial finding that the applicant was jointly employed by them, Café Cleaning Company, and Daniel Mendoza. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming the WCJ's finding of joint employment. The Board found that the defendant retained sufficient control over the applicant's work and that various factors indicated an employment relationship, despite the lack of direct payment or belief in an employer-employee relationship.

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