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Case No. ADJ8949346, ADJ10021120
Regular
Aug 16, 2016

ANTHONY BERNARD EDWARDS (DEC) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration in the case of Anthony Bernard Edwards, deceased, versus the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. This decision allows for further review of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned outcome. All future communications regarding the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with the district office or through the Electronic Adjudication Management System. The order specifies that trial-level documents unrelated to the reconsideration petition should continue to be e-filed normally.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONCITY OF LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTSVAN NUYS DISTRICT OFFICEDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUESJUST AND REASONED DECISION
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Case No. ADJ19483147
Regular
Jun 19, 2025

MICHAEL LEWIS vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the arbitrator's Amended Findings and Award from April 8, 2024, in the case of Michael Lewis v. City of Los Angeles. The Board previously granted reconsideration due to an incomplete record, specifically missing exhibits and vocational evidence. The defendant, City of Los Angeles, sought reconsideration, asserting errors in the arbitrator's finding of catastrophic injury and permanent total disability. The WCAB emphasized the importance of due process and a complete evidentiary record for meaningful review, citing several legal precedents. The matter is returned to the arbitrator for further proceedings and to supplement the record.

WCABReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardArbitratorCity of Los AngelesCatastrophic injuryPermanent total disabilityLabor CodeBack injuryPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ2283954 (VNO 0432216), ADJ964608 (VNO 0389951), ADJ2772045 (VNO 0441677), ADJ4352593 (VNO 0497775), ADJ267752 (PAS 0040169), ADJ414407 (PAS 0040492), ADJ1160769 (VNO 0494740), ADJ2170521 (VNO 0465060), ADJ2143182 (VNO 0499960), ADJ2945284 (VNO 0408504)
Regular
Oct 13, 2015

SEAN HANSEN, LISA LAWSON, TIMOTHY GILBERT, CARLOS GONZALEZ vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and returned multiple lien claims against the City of Los Angeles to the trial level. The WCAB found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) erred by applying collateral estoppel based on a prior decision in *Halaby v. City of Los Angeles*. The WCAB clarified that the doctrine of laches is fact-specific and a prior finding of laches does not preclude relitigation of the issue in new cases. Therefore, the defendant must prove the elements of laches independently for each current lien claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPermissibly Self-InsuredPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationLiensLachesCollateral EstoppelWCJHalaby v. City of Los AngelesNegotiated Rates
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

De Los Santos v. City of New York

Plaintiff Alsacia De Los Santos sued the City of New York, NYPD, and Lt. Christopher Pasquerelli, alleging retaliation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and state/municipal human rights laws. De Los Santos claimed Lt. Pasquerelli retaliated against her for reporting a sexual encounter between two police officers, Lt. Kevin Leddy and Officer Tara Eckert. The defendants moved for summary judgment, arguing the plaintiff failed to state a First Amendment claim, could not show municipal liability, and failed to state a claim under human rights laws. The Court granted the defendants' motion, finding that the plaintiff's conversations about the sexual encounter did not constitute speech on a matter of public concern for First Amendment purposes. Additionally, the court found she could not reasonably believe she was reporting sexual harassment under human rights laws.

RetaliationFirst AmendmentPublic ConcernSummary JudgmentSexual HarassmentNYPDPolice MisconductEmployment DiscriminationMunicipal LiabilityQualified Immunity
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Case No. ADJ11171496; ADJ3047881
Regular
May 19, 2025

DAVID ANTHONY WILSON vs. CITY OF POMONA; ADMINSURE, CITY OF LOS ANGELES

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision addresses a clerical error found in its previous decision from May 15, 2025. The original decision erroneously included Joseph V. Capurro, Commissioner, as a panel member. The current order formally corrects this error by removing Commissioner Capurro's name, without the need for reconsideration. The underlying case involved David Anthony Wilson as the applicant against the City of Pomona, AdminSure, and the City of Los Angeles, with adjudication numbers ADJ11171496 and ADJ3047881, originating from the Pomona District Office. The original May 15, 2025 decision was an Opinion and Order Dismissing Petition For Removal, issued after the petitioner withdrew their request for removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardClerical Error CorrectionOpinion and OrderPetition for RemovalJoseph V. CapurroCommissionerDavid Anthony WilsonCity of PomonaCity of Los AngelesAdjudication Numbers
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Case No. ADJ3085209 (LAO 0871020), ADJ2932964 (LAO 0828514), ADJ8066790
Regular
Jul 06, 2018

MARC KELLER vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior finding of unreasonable delay in payments by the City of Los Angeles (City). The WCAB found that the City's application of a credit from one case to the front end of an award in another case was not unreasonable, as the stipulation was silent on the deduction method. Additionally, the WCAB determined that the City's deduction for the present value of a commuted attorney's fee in a separate case was a proper calculation of the award, not an unreasonable withholding. Consequently, no penalties or interest were deemed due.

ADJ3085209ADJ2932964ADJ8066790Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardunreasonable delayLabor Code 4650Labor Code 5814Labor Code 5814.5attorney's fees
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Case No. ADJ2150246
Regular
Aug 05, 2009

RANDY CANISTER vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the City of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the workers' compensation judge's order requiring the City to pay untimely Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA) at the temporary disability rate plus a penalty. This decision was based on the finding that the City failed to appeal parts of a prior Rehabilitation Unit Determination awarding retroactive VRMA, thus making those awards final and enforceable despite the subsequent repeal of Labor Code section 139.5. Citing *Weiner v. Ralphs Company*, the Board reiterated that vested rights, even under repealed statutes, remain enforceable.

Vocational Rehabilitation Maintenance Allowance (VRMA)Labor Code section 139.5 repealvested rightsfinal orderadjudicationAppeals BoardRehabilitation Unittemporary disability (TD) ratepenaltyWeiner v. Ralphs Company
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Case No. ADJ10021120 ADJ8949346
Regular
Apr 14, 2017

ANTHONY BERNARD EDWARDS (Dec'd), CANDACE EDWARDS (Widow), ASHLEY EDWARDS (Daughter), ANTHONY EDWARDS, JR. (Son) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, Permissibly Self-Insured

This case involves a workers' compensation death benefit claim for Anthony Bernard Edwards, who died in the course of his employment. The dependents seek death benefits and burial expenses, which were initially awarded by the WCJ. The employer, City of Los Angeles, sought reconsideration, arguing it should receive credit for a third-party settlement the dependents obtained from Kaiser Permanente. The Board agreed to reconsider the issue of credit, specifically whether Civil Code section 3333.1 bars such credit. The Board ultimately deferred the credit issue, affirming the death benefit award and returning the matter for further proceedings to determine the applicability of Civil Code section 3333.1 and potential employer negligence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ10021120ADJ8949346death benefitsLabor Code section 4702burial expensesCivil Code section 3333.1Medical Injury Compensation Reform ActMICRAthird-party settlement
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Case No. ADJ2185374 (LAO 0844306)
Regular
May 15, 2014

JOHN DEL PINTO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an arbitrator's decision regarding reimbursement between two cities for medical treatment costs. The arbitrator awarded the City of Glendale 50% reimbursement from the City of Los Angeles for medical payments made. However, the arbitrator denied Glendale reimbursement for cost-containment expenses like bill review and utilization review. Glendale's petition for reconsideration, arguing for full apportionment recovery and reimbursement of cost-containment costs, was denied. The Appeals Board adopted the arbitrator's reasoning, affirming the original award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardLien ClaimantReimbursementApportionmentAgreed Medical EvaluatorMedical Bill ReviewUtilization ReviewCost-Containment Expenses
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Case No. ADJ10591383
Regular
Jan 13, 2017

RUSSELL MITCHELL (Deceased); JEANNETE MITCHELL (Dependent) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the City of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release agreement for a dependency claim. The city argued the agreement was based on a mistake of fact regarding the date of injury, leading to an incorrect settlement amount. However, the Board found the city failed to demonstrate a valid legal basis for reconsideration, citing the parties' failure to exercise due diligence in drafting and reviewing the agreement. The Board concluded that the alleged mistake was unilateral and attributable to the defendant's lack of diligence.

Compromise and ReleaseDependency ClaimOrder Approving Compromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationMistake of FactDate of Industrial InjuryDeath BenefitBurial ExpensesDisability Evaluation UnitOrder Suspending Action
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