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Case No. No. 75 B 1735
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 21, 1976

In Re WT Grant Co.

This case from the U.S. District Court, S.D. New York, addresses three appeals related to the bankruptcy estate of W. T. Grant Company. Paul S. Berger, Trustee, and other plaintiffs-appellants challenged a Bankruptcy Court order dismissing their amended complaint. They also appealed the denial of their motions for a nunc pro tunc extension to file a notice of appeal and for reconsideration of that denial. District Judge Irving Ben Cooper granted the defendant trustee Charles G. Rodman's motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' initial appeal, ruling it was untimely filed 18 days after the Bankruptcy Court's order, exceeding the 10-day limit with a 30-day absolute maximum. The court affirmed the Bankruptcy Court's subsequent denials of the extension and reconsideration motions, emphasizing the strict interpretation of Bankruptcy Rules 801, 802, and 803 to ensure the expeditious and final administration of bankrupt estates.

Bankruptcy AppealTimelinessNotice of AppealExcusable NeglectJurisdictional DefectBankruptcy Rules 801Bankruptcy Rules 802Bankruptcy Rules 803Finality of OrdersTrustee in Bankruptcy
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Case No. 2015 NY Slip Op 05187
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 17, 2015

Matter of Grant v. Town of Lewisboro

Lawrence Grant, a parks maintenance worker for the Town of Lewisboro, had his position abolished when the Town adopted its 2012 budget, eliminating funding. Grant initiated a CPLR article 78 proceeding, claiming the termination violated Civil Service Law § 75 and sought reinstatement with back pay. The Town presented evidence that the position was abolished in good faith due to budget reductions to promote efficiency and economy. The Supreme Court, Westchester County, denied Grant's petition, finding he failed to prove the Town acted in bad faith. The Appellate Division affirmed this judgment, concluding that the Town properly abolished the position through budget enactment and Grant did not raise a triable issue of fact regarding bad faith.

Abolition of PositionCivil Service LawCPLR Article 78Bad FaithMunicipal BudgetPublic EmploymentParks Maintenance WorkerWestchester CountyAppellate Division
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Case No. ADJ782721 (SBR 0340531)
Regular
Feb 14, 2011

ROSALIND GRANT vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an order dismissing Rosalind Grant's claim due to her failure to appear at trial. The WCAB found the dismissal improper because Grant's attorney was present at trial, and the rules permit dismissal only if a party and their representative fail to appear. Furthermore, the applicant has no obligation to testify, and defendants must formally subpoena an absent applicant or provide a notice to appear to their attorney. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including potential action on a previously negotiated compromise and release.

ReconsiderationDismissal OrderFailure to AppearCompromise and ReleaseAttorney RepresentationMandatory Settlement ConferenceNotice of Intention to DismissRescinded OrderReturn to Trial LevelHearsay Evidence
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Case No. CA 12-01577
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 19, 2013

MEABON, GRANT v. TOWN OF POLAND

Plaintiff Grant Meabon filed a Labor Law and common-law negligence action after sustaining injuries while working on a pole barn for the Town of Poland, an employee of Sherwood A. Chapman d/b/a Cadillac Carpentry. The Town of Poland sought contractual indemnification from Cadillac Carpentry. Initially, the Supreme Court granted partial summary judgment to the Town. However, the Appellate Division reversed this decision, ruling that the indemnification contract was executed after the accident and lacked retroactive intent. Consequently, the court denied the Town's motion and granted Cadillac's cross-motion for summary judgment, dismissing the third-party complaint.

Contractual IndemnificationSummary JudgmentRetroactive ContractWorkers' Compensation LawLabor LawCommon Law NegligenceThird Party ActionAppealAppellate DivisionEmployer Liability
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Case No. ADJ9054894
Regular
Nov 29, 2016

GRANT GROVER vs. ATASCADERO STATE HOSPITAL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted petitions for reconsideration filed by both applicant Grant Grover and defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund. This action was taken to allow the WCAB sufficient time to thoroughly study the factual and legal issues presented. The WCAB determined this further review is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All subsequent filings related to the petitions must be directed to the WCAB Commissioners' office in San Francisco, not local district offices or e-filing.

Grant GroverAtascadero State HospitalState Compensation Insurance FundADJ9054894San Jose District OfficePetitions for ReconsiderationSeptember 202016Statutory time constraintsFactual and legal issues
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Case No. ADJ7585014
Regular
Feb 04, 2013

HORACE GRANT vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Horace Grant's workers' compensation claim against the Los Angeles Lakers for a cumulative trauma injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision awarding 90% permanent disability. The WCAB rescinded the award because the Administrative Law Judge relied on medical reports that did not properly apply the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The case is remanded for further proceedings to develop the medical record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardWCJSubstantial Medical EvidenceAMA GuidesPermanent DisabilityApportionmentQualified Medical Examiner (QME)Cumulative Trauma
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Grant v. Morgan Guar. Trust Co. of New York

Sonia V. Grant, a black female, sued her former employer, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, alleging race and sex discrimination under Title VII and 42 U.S.C. § 1981. She sought declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, and class action certification. The court granted the defendant's motion to dismiss certain individual and class Title VII claims for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, finding they were not presented to or investigated by the EEOC. Additionally, the court denied plaintiff's motion for class certification, concluding she failed to demonstrate the existence of a class or her adequacy as a representative due to insufficient statistical evidence and substantial individual defenses.

Employment DiscriminationCivil Rights Act of 196442 U.S.C. § 1981Race DiscriminationSex DiscriminationClass ActionClass CertificationMotion to DismissSubject Matter JurisdictionEEOC
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Case No. ADJ7781989; ADJ8262771
Regular
Oct 03, 2013

MIRIAN GARCIA vs. COOPER COLD FOODS, INC., ILLINOIS MIDWEST INSURANCE AGENCY as administrator for STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is granting reconsideration of its own prior decision and rescinding a July 23, 2013 decision that had overturned a prior finding of 2% permanent disability for applicant's right knee injury. The WCAB determined that its August 9, 2012 order granting reconsideration was improvidently granted because the applicant had already filed a successive and improper petition for reconsideration. Consequently, the prior order and the subsequent rescinded decision are vacated, and the applicant's petition for reconsideration is dismissed.

WCABReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law JudgePermanent DisabilityIndustrial InjurySuccessive PetitionImprovidently GrantedVacated
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Case No. ADJ2732539 (LAO 0871611)
Regular
Nov 18, 2009

CESAR MERIDA vs. M.C. GILL CORPORATION, THE TRAVELERS

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order dismissing the petition for removal, and granted defendant's petition for removal. The case was transferred back to the Los Angeles WCAB District Office.

WCABPetition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code section 5501.6Good CauseConvenience of WitnessesOfficial Address RecordPresiding WCJReconsiderationRescinded
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Case No. SBR 0338656
Regular
May 27, 2008

BRYAN YOUNG vs. CITY OF BEAUMONT, Permissibly Self-Insured c/o S.C.R.M.A.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration, dismissed the applicant's petition, and granted removal. The Board rescinded the administrative law judge's order requiring the applicant to choose a physician from the employer's network. This decision clarifies that an employee has the right under Labor Code section 4605 to select and pay for their own physician, independent of employer-provided medical care.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardBryan YoungCity of BeaumontPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalLabor Code Section 5902Labor Code Section 4605Medical Provider NetworkPrimary Treating PhysicianConsulting Physician
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