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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. ADJ11166250
Regular
Aug 18, 2025

Diane Clay vs. County of Los Angeles, Tristar

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board considered a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Diane Clay against County of Los Angeles and Tristar. The Board reviewed the petition and the WCJ's report. The primary issue was the timeliness of the petition. According to Labor Code section 5909, the Appeals Board must act on a petition within 60 days of transmission, and a petition must be filed within 25 days of a final decision. The Board found that the petition, filed on June 11, 2025, was more than 25 days after the Findings of Fact and Order issued on May 14, 2025, making it untimely. As untimeliness is a jurisdictional issue, the Board lacked authority to consider it on merits. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationuntimelydismissalLabor Code section 5909Appeals Board60-day periodtransmissionEAMSservice of report25-day limit
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Case No. ADJ2987188 (LBO 0277672) ADJ6543172
Regular
Sep 15, 2015

LUPE CHAVEZ vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This order denies Lupe Chavez's Petition for Reconsideration in her workers' compensation case against the County of Los Angeles and Tristar Risk Management. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the denial of reconsideration stands.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge ReportDenying ReconsiderationCounty of Los AngelesTristar Risk ManagementCase Number ADJ2987188Case Number ADJ6543172San FranciscoCalifornia
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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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Case No. ADJ8182087
Regular
Jan 18, 2018

Darin Day vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision allowing a medical lien by VQ Orthocare against the City of Los Angeles. The Board found VQ's lien was valid despite late filing of a required declaration, as the lien was filed before the relevant statute's effective date. Defendant's arguments regarding the timeliness and form of the declaration were rejected, with the Board noting compliance with procedural rules for electronic filing and declarations under penalty of perjury. The lien was thus permitted to proceed on its merits.

Labor Code section 4903.8(d)Declaration requirementLien validityStatute of limitationsReconsiderationFindings and OrderMedical treatment lienSB 863SB 1160Declaration of readiness
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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. ADJ9305394
Regular
Jul 01, 2016

BETTY DOVE vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

In Betty Dove v. City of Los Angeles, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the findings of the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ), who determined that the applicant's employment was not the predominant cause of her alleged psychiatric injury. The WCJ's credibility determination, based on observing witness demeanor, was given great weight and was not overcome by substantial contrary evidence. Therefore, the Board found no "actual event of employment" to support the claim, as required by Labor Code §3208.3.

Psychiatric injuryPredominant causeActual events of employmentObjective evidence of harassmentCredibility determinationAgreed Medical EvaluatorPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeLabor Code §3208.3
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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. 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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