MARLU HARRIS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By INTERCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, HEALTH NET, AIG
This case involves two alleged cumulative industrial injuries for Marlu Harris, one with Health Net and another with the County of Los Angeles. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration. The WCAB agreed with the WCJ's admission of error, concluding that based on Labor Code sections 5412 and 5500.5, only one cumulative trauma date of injury applies. This decision rescinds the previous award, finding that there was no compensable disability or wage loss during the Health Net employment to establish a separate injury date. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a revised decision.