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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. 13-07-165-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 21, 2007

in Re: Juan Angel Guerra, District and County Attorney for Willacy County, State of Texas

The case involves Juan Angel Guerra, District Attorney of Willacy County, seeking a writ of mandamus against Judge Migdalia Lopez for appointing Gustavo Garza as attorney pro tem to investigate Guerra's alleged misconduct. Guerra argued the judge abused her discretion by not following removal procedures under Chapter 87 of the Texas Local Government Code, appointing an attorney pro tem without his consent, and not providing notice or a hearing. The court overruled most issues but conditionally granted mandamus relief to vacate Garza's appointment due to his conflict of interest and potential role as a witness, particularly concerning allegations of voter fraud in an election where Garza was Guerra's opponent. The court also denied motions for contempt and sanctions.

MandamusAttorney Pro TemJudicial DiscretionConflict of InterestGrand Jury InvestigationDue ProcessOfficial MisconductVoter FraudDisqualification of ProsecutorTexas Law
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Case No. ADJ7388209
Regular
Sep 14, 2017

PAULA WILLIAMS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 24/7 home health care for Paula Williams. The Board found that the County waived its objection to the WCAB's authority by failing to raise it timely. Furthermore, the County did not establish that a prior Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination limiting care superseded the WCJ's award, especially given the untimely utilization review. The WCJ's decision was affirmed based on substantial medical evidence and the County's failure to fulfill its duty to investigate and provide necessary care.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardHome Health CarePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndependent Medical Review (IMR)Labor Code Section 4600Utilization Review (UR)Substantial Medical EvidenceTreating PhysicianWaiver of Objection
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority v. Bradley County

This case addresses whether Bradley County is liable for the medical expenses of Brandon Ramsey, who was injured in a shooting and treated at Erlanger Health System. Ramsey was subject to a 'police hold' but was never formally arrested or confined in the county jail during his hospitalization. The Tennessee Supreme Court, interpreting Tenn.Code Ann. § 41-4-115, determined that the statute only obligates counties to provide medical care for 'prisoners confined in the jail.' As Ramsey did not meet this criterion, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals' decision and dismissed Erlanger's complaint. The Court also overruled a prior Court of Appeals case, Erlanger I, which had expanded the meaning of 'confined in the jail' to include police custody.

Medical ExpensesCounty LiabilityStatutory InterpretationPolice CustodyPrisoner Medical CareDue ProcessEighth AmendmentHospital BillingSummary JudgmentAppellate Review
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Case No. ADJ9163144
Regular
May 11, 2015

JOEL CULBERTSON vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case concerns the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation judge's order awarding applicant's attorney fees under Labor Code section 5710. The County argued it was denied due process by not being allowed to call witnesses at a hearing and that the awarded hourly rate was unreasonable. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the County's petition lacked specificity and that the County had an opportunity to be heard at a Mandatory Settlement Conference and failed to request a trial or make an offer of proof. The Board concluded the awarded fee was justified based on reasonable rates for similarly experienced counsel.

Labor Code section 5710Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judgeattorney's feehourly ratedue processMandatory Settlement Conferenceoffer of proofskeletal petition
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Case No. 01-24-00096-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Nov 13, 2025

Harris County, Texas, Harris County Commissioners Court, Lina Hidalgo and Edward Gonzalez v. Jane Doe

Appellee Jane Doe, an employee at the Harris County Jail, filed suit against appellants Harris County, Harris County Commissioners Court, Lina Hidalgo (in her official capacity), and Edward Gonzalez (in his official capacity) under the Texas Tort Claims Act (TTCA). Doe alleged sexual assault by an inmate due to understaffing at the jail. Appellants responded with a plea to the jurisdiction, which the trial court denied. On appeal, the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas reversed the trial court's order, finding that the TTCA's election of remedies provision barred the suit against the individual employees (Hidalgo and Gonzalez) and that immunity was not waived for Harris County and the Commissioners Court because the jail premises merely provided the backdrop for the assault, not its cause. The court rendered a judgment of dismissal of appellee's claims.

Texas Court of AppealsGovernmental ImmunitySovereign ImmunityTexas Tort Claims ActPremises LiabilitySexual AssaultJail ConditionsUnderstaffingElection of RemediesOfficial Capacity
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Case No. LAO 0786011
Regular
Nov 16, 2007

ISRAEL GALINDO (Deceased) vs. PDQ PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the County of Los Angeles' petition to set aside an order approving a compromise and release agreement. The County lacked standing because it was not a party to the agreement and therefore not directly aggrieved by the order. The Board clarified that the County may petition for reconsideration in the future if it is aggrieved by a final order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationSuperior National Insurance CompanyliquidationCompromise and ReleaseGuardian ad LitemPetition for ReconsiderationPetition to Set Asideremovallack of mutual consideration
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Case No. VNO 423671
Regular
Jun 13, 2008

NORMA RIVAS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The County of Los Angeles initially filed a petition for reconsideration but then dismissed it after changing legal counsel. The Board will dismiss this petition. Subsequently, the County filed a petition to set aside the original award; the Board grants reconsideration of the award and remands the case to the trial level to determine if good cause exists to set aside the award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationStipulated AwardPetition to Set Aside AwardGood CauseRescinded AwardTrial Level Proceedings
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Case No. ADJ8059593
Regular
May 30, 2017

BRIAN VON DURING vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The County argued the applicant, injured while participating in a work release program, was not an employee and was exempt from workers' compensation. The Board adopted the Judge's report, upholding the original Findings and Award granting benefits. The applicant's eligibility as an employee under the work release program was implicitly confirmed.

Work release programinmate exemptionwork release applicantself-insured employerWCJ report adoptionPetition for Reconsideration denialFindings and Awardworkers' compensation eligibilityemployee statusCounty Jail exemption
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Case No. ADJ353130 (VNO 0378284)
Regular
Oct 23, 2015

JAMES KIRKLAND vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case concerns the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration of a prior order that awarded outstanding balance on a lien claim to Monrovia Memorial Hospital (MMH). The Appeals Board denied the County's petition, affirming its prior decision. The Board clarified that the statutory time limit for acting on the petition was tolled due to the file not being brought to their attention. The Board also confirmed that its prior decision relied solely on admitted evidence and unrebutted expert testimony, not excluded documents.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantFindings and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeLabor Code § 5909Due ProcessTollingBill Review ExpertAdmitted Evidence
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