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Case No. ADJ5762345
Regular
Jan 29, 2013

GONZALO SALGADO vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT, INTERCARE

This case involves a petition for reconsideration by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department following a sanction order for failure to appear at a lien conference. The Department argued their objection was not considered, but the Board found the objection lacked good cause as the Department failed to ensure representation and their arguments misplaced blame. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the sanction order. The lien claimant's attorney also received an admonishment for attaching an already-submitted document.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationSanctionsCostsFailure to AppearLien ClaimantIntercareLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentAdministrative Law JudgeDeclaration of Readiness
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Case No. ADJ7883834
Regular
May 15, 2019

TERESA CONCHA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IHSS, CARLOS LIMON, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Teresa Concha and multiple defendants, including the County of Los Angeles Department of Social Services. The County initially disputed an employee-employer relationship, despite its funding of applicant's childcare services. The parties have now reached a settlement, prompting the Board to rescind a prior order. The case is returned to the trial level for finalization of the compromise and release agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalWORKsemployee-employer relationshipsettlement agreementcompromise and releaserescinded findingsreturned to trial levelPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Report and RecommendationEAMS
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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. ADJ12194488
Regular
Oct 27, 2020

John Babbitt vs. County of Los Angeles/Sheriff's Department

This case concerns a Petition for Removal filed by the defendant, the County of Los Angeles/Sheriff's Department. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition based on the September 2, 2020 Minutes of Hearing, which indicated the defendant intended to withdraw it. Even if the withdrawal had not been noted, the WCAB would have denied the petition after reviewing the record and the WCJ's report.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportMinutes of HearingDismissalWithdrawalApplicantDefendantCounty of Los AngelesSheriff's Department
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Case No. ADJ7972970
Regular
Sep 01, 2015

GEORGE GUERRA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by George Guerra regarding a workers' compensation claim against the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). Based on the record and the WCJ's reasoning, the WCAB has denied Guerra's petition for reconsideration. The order denying reconsideration was dated and filed on September 1, 2015.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationCounty of Los Angeles Sheriff's Departmentself-insuredYork Risk Services GroupADJ7972970Marina del Rey District OfficeAllan Senkow
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Case No. ADJ6911386
Regular
Mar 30, 2012

MILAGROS LEGASPI vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Petition for Removal. The defendant sought to rescind an order allowing the applicant to depose a physician, arguing a due process violation. However, the Board found that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to demonstrate. As a result, the petition was denied because reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision issues.

Petition for RemovalOff CalendarDue ProcessSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJDepose PhysicianReconsiderationExtraordinary Remedy
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Case No. MON 0313437 MON 0313438
Regular
Feb 19, 2008

FRANK ARUJO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, POLICE DEPARTMENT

This case involves the City of Los Angeles Police Department seeking reconsideration of a finding that the 1997 Workers' Compensation rating schedule applies to an applicant's July 2002 right foot injury. The WCAB denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision that proper notice was required for the earlier injury, thus necessitating the older rating schedule. The Board also affirmed that separate evaluations are needed for each of the applicant's two distinct foot injuries to ensure accurate permanent disability determination and apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Interim Findings and OrderIndustrial InjuryPolice OfficerRight Foot InjuryLeft Foot Injury1997 Rating Schedule2005 Rating ScheduleLabor Code Section 4061
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Case No. ADJ3151437
Regular
Oct 01, 2019

TERRY GUTSCHLAG vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER

This case involves Terry Gutschlag's claim for permanent total disability due to cumulative trauma injuries sustained while employed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The defendant appeals a finding of 100% permanent disability, arguing that vocational evidence was insufficient and applicant was motivated to retire. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the original finding, concluding that substantial vocational evidence, particularly from expert Enrique Vega, demonstrated applicant's inability to return to the labor market. The Board found applicant's industrial impairments, compounded by pain and other issues, rendered him unemployable, thus rebutting the scheduled disability rating.

Permanent Total DisabilityCumulative TraumaVocational RehabilitationDiminished Earning CapacityAgreed Medical ExaminersWhole Person ImpairmentApportionmentWork RestrictionsPlaceabilitySynergistic Effect
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Case No. ADJ10738767; ADJ14240277; ADJ14240278
Regular
Jun 18, 2025

JEANETTE FRANCE vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER

Applicant Jeanette France sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision, which had found that she failed to prove discrimination under Labor Code section 132a following her termination. The Appeals Board granted France's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous Findings and Award, and substituted new findings. The Board concluded that the defendant, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, violated Labor Code section 132a by discharging France on February 1, 2017. This decision was based on France establishing a prima facie case of discrimination, and the defendant failing to provide substantial evidence of a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for the termination, despite allegations of poor performance.

Labor Code Section 132adiscriminationretaliationterminationindustrial injuryprima facie caseburden of proofpretextbusiness realitiesemergency hire
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Case No. ADJ3673382 (AHM 0084473) ADJ1361609 (AHM 0085858) ADJ2402991 (AHM 0085857) ADJ4050086 (AHM 0085856) ADJ1533147 (AHM 0085855) ADJ1199908 (AHM 0085828) ADJ700319 (AHM 0085827) ADJ2455910 (AHM 0085829) ADJ1727200 (AHM 0085831)
Regular
Jan 30, 2009

DOUGLAS BOULWARE vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, TRISTAR

This case involves multiple workers' compensation claims filed by Douglas Boulware against the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Tristar. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior arbitrator's decision. The WCAB rescinded that decision, finding it necessary to return the matter to the arbitrator for further proceedings. This action is not a final determination on the merits of the claims.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationArbitrator's decisionRescindedFurther proceedingsNot a final decisionDouglas BoulwareLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentTristarPetition for Reconsideration
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