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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. ADJ18437146
Regular
Jun 30, 2025

SHANNON BROWN vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, FEDERAL INSURANCE C/O CHUBB GROUP LOS ANGELES

Defendant Los Angeles Lakers and Federal Insurance Company sought removal of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order denying their petition to extend the cumulative trauma period and join additional defendants. The Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, finding that the WCJ's summary denial of the amended petition without a hearing or record violated due process. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's April 3, 2025 order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.

RemovalPetition for RemovalCumulative TraumaJoinderParty DefendantsWCJ OrderDue ProcessFair HearingAdjudicationRescinded
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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the arbitrator's Amended Findings and Award from April 8, 2024, in the case of Michael Lewis v. City of Los Angeles.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. ADJ1116172 (VNO 0542851 ADJ4496371 (LAO 0867566) ADJ3831355 (LAO 0828400)
Regular
Jul 13, 2011

DENISE MEEKS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MARTIN LUTHER KING HOSPITAL #225, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES METRO SO. CHC/HEATH CTRS. #226

The defendant in this workers' compensation case, County of Los Angeles, filed a petition for reconsideration of an award, alleging mutual mistake of fact regarding an overpayment of temporary disability indemnity. However, the defendant's legal representative subsequently informed the Board that the parties had informally resolved the dispute. Consequently, the defendant withdrew their petition for reconsideration. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has formally dismissed the defendant's petition as a result.

Petition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityOverpaymentMutual Mistake of FactAdministrative Law JudgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissal
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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. 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. ADJ8499686
Regular
Jul 31, 2015

KELLY STINNETT vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NEW YORK METS, ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS, KANSAS CITY ROYALS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, CINCINNATI REDS

This case concerns a professional baseball player's workers' compensation claim against multiple employers and their insurers, including the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the insurer's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of industrial injury and a 15% permanent disability "bump up" due to the employer's non-compliance with return-to-work requirements. The WCAB found sufficient connection to California jurisdiction as the applicant was employed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, a California-based team, during the cumulative trauma period. The WCAB also affirmed the application of Labor Code section 4658(d)(2), finding no exception for professional athletes.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityApportionmentLabor Code Section 4658(d)(2)ReconsiderationJurisdictionDue ProcessProfessional AthleteCumulative Trauma
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Case No. ADJ2570253
Regular
Oct 18, 2012

SHIRLEY KING vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Shirley King's Petition for Reconsideration regarding her medical mileage claim. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) findings, which found the applicant lacked credibility due to apparent willful dishonesty about her residence. However, the Board returned the case to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the employer's request for sanctions under Labor Code section 5813. The WCJ will address sanctions because the alleged misconduct occurred during proceedings before them.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJLabor Code section 5813sanctionswillful dishonestycredibilityAgreed Medical ExaminerStipulations with Request for Awardpermanent partial disability
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Case No. ADJ 6909198
Regular
Dec 29, 2010

TEESHA WINFREY vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found the petition was timely filed and denied it on the merits. The denial was based on the reports of Dr. Fenton, which indicated ongoing temporary disability for the applicant, Teesha Winfrey.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedMeritsWCJ ReportTemporary DisabilityDr. Fenton ReportsPermissibly Self-InsuredCase ADJLos Angeles District Office
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Case No. ADJ2107146 (VNO 0417008)
Regular
Nov 04, 2008

STEVE DUNNER vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior decision in the case of Steve Dunner v. County of Los Angeles. The Board adopted and incorporated the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. This denial is based on the judge's credibility findings, which are given great weight.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDenying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ Credibility FindingGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.County of Los AngelesTristar Risk ManagementADJ2107146ADJ620318
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