KATHRYN MOSS vs. VIVENDI/UNIVERSAL (UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP), AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the previous Findings and Award, and returned the case for a new decision. The WCAB found that the original decision by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) failed to adequately reference specific evidence and failed to provide a sufficient basis for its findings on permanent disability and apportionment. Additionally, the WCAB determined that the attorney's fee award lacked proper explanation and calculation. The matter is to be returned to the WCJ to issue a new decision that fully complies with legal requirements, particularly Labor Code section 5313.