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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. ADJ8138270
Regular
Aug 15, 2013

ROBERT EDMONSON vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, (DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS), Permissibly Self-Insured

This case involves Robert Edmonson's claim of a new industrial injury to his right knee on June 28, 2011, distinct from a prior 2008 injury. The employer, City of Los Angeles, initially denied the new injury but later accepted it according to a doctor's report and an acceptance notice. The employer's petition for reconsideration was denied because they failed to raise the affirmative defense of lack of notice at trial, and even if raised, they failed to demonstrate prejudice. The Board adopted the WCJ's findings, denying reconsideration and not imposing sanctions as suggested.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedCity of Los AngelesDepartment of AirportsPermissibly Self-InsuredNew industrial injuryRight knee2008 injuryTemporary disability indemnity
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Case No. ADJ4327763 (AHM 0109949) ADJ1603173 (AHM 0095602) ADJ4654695 (AHM 0095770) ADJ2408352 (AHM 2408352)
Regular
Nov 24, 2008

DONALD HORTON vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Los Angeles County Fire Department's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's findings that the applicant, Donald Horton, sustained industrial injuries to multiple body parts, resulting in 93% permanent disability. The defendant failed to meet its burden to prove apportionment to prior industrial injuries as required by law.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentDonald Hortonindustrial injuryfirefighterpermanent disabilityapportionmentLabor Code section 4664Benson v. The Permanente Medical GroupAgreed Medical Evaluator
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Case No. ADJ2189918 (LBO 0387807)
Regular
Apr 20, 2017

RUDEEN PARKS vs. THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES, CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Rudeen Parks' petition for reconsideration, which alleged newly discovered evidence of fraud regarding a prior disability retirement. The Board found the petition lacked specificity and failed to meet the requirements for newly discovered evidence. Furthermore, the Board affirmed the WCJ's finding of 100% permanent disability, the award of lifetime indemnity benefits, and the directive for the defendant to handle attorney's fees and liens, noting issues like taxability are outside their jurisdiction.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRudeen ParksPort of Los AngelesCity of Los AngelesFindings and AwardOpinion and OrderPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeSecurity OfficerIndustrial Injury
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Case No. VNO 0428535
Regular
Nov 19, 2007

KATHERINE GRAMMER vs. LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES

The applicant sustained industrial injuries to her back, neck, right shoulder, and regional pain syndrome, but not fibromyalgia, according to the WCJ's findings. The WCJ awarded temporary partial disability from January 27, 2001, to February 12, 2003, but found zero percent permanent partial disability and no temporary disability indemnity due to increased earnings post-injury. Upon reconsideration, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, adopting the WCJ's reasoning.

GrammerLos Angeles Community College DistrictLos Angeles Valley CollegePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardindustrial injurybackneckshoulderregional pain syndrome
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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. ADJ18302905
Regular
Jul 25, 2025

CHRISTIAN CHAVEZ vs. JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION, STARR INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY COMPANY

Defendant sought reconsideration of a Findings and Order (F&O) issued on April 15, 2025, by a workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). The WCJ found that the applicant, Christian Chavez, sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment, and that this injury was not barred by the going and coming rule, based on the special risk exception. Defendant contended that there was no evidence to support the application of the special risk exception. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition, applicant's answer, and the WCJ's report, ultimately denying the petition for reconsideration and concurring with the WCJ's findings regarding the special risk exception.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardChristian ChavezJetBlue Airways CorporationStarr Indemnity and Liability CompanyAdjudication Number ADJ18302905Los Angeles District OfficePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderArising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE)Going and coming rule
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Case No. ADJ7188251; ADJ7188272
Regular
Dec 30, 2013

RAYMOND MARK vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's "Petition for Re-Submission of ADR Cases" for being identical to a previously dismissed petition. The WCAB cited the same reasons as the prior dismissal in their Opinion and Order. The Board warned that further attempts to obtain action in violation of Labor Code section 3201.7 may be construed as a bad faith action, potentially leading to sanctions. Therefore, the applicant's petition was dismissed.

Petition for ResubmissionRemovalLC § 3201.7ADR ARB IVBad Faith ActionSanctionsLabor Code Section 5813Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCity of Los AngelesPermissibly Self-Insured
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Case No. ADJ6928750
Regular
Apr 13, 2016

WILL LARA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The applicant, Will Lara, had filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board regarding a decision. However, the petitioner, Will Lara, has since withdrawn this petition. Consequently, the Board has issued an order dismissing the Petition for Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalWithdrawnApplicantDefendantCounty of Los AngelesSelf-insuredADJ6928750Los Angeles District Office
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