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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. ADJ8517777
Regular
Oct 07, 2019

DOUGLAS ARONSON vs. WORLD LEAGUE OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, PHILADELPHIA EGLES, FAIRMONT PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY

In *Aronson v. World League of American Football*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration, upholding an arbitrator's finding. The core issue was whether the State Compensation Insurance Fund's (SCIF) policy covered all employees of the League injured within California's jurisdiction, or only those affiliated with the Sacramento Surge. The Board affirmed that standard workers' compensation policies cover all employees unless explicitly limited, and any ambiguity is resolved in favor of the insured. Therefore, SCIF's policy was interpreted to provide coverage for all League employees injured in California during the relevant period.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationInsurance Policy InterpretationSCIF PolicyCalifornia JurisdictionAmbiguity Resolved Against InsurerGreatest CoverageArbitrator's DecisionFindings and AwardState Compensation Insurance Fund
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Case No. ADJ18302905
Regular
Jul 25, 2025

CHRISTIAN CHAVEZ vs. JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION, STARR INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY COMPANY

Defendant sought reconsideration of a Findings and Order (F&O) issued on April 15, 2025, by a workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). The WCJ found that the applicant, Christian Chavez, sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment, and that this injury was not barred by the going and coming rule, based on the special risk exception. Defendant contended that there was no evidence to support the application of the special risk exception. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition, applicant's answer, and the WCJ's report, ultimately denying the petition for reconsideration and concurring with the WCJ's findings regarding the special risk exception.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardChristian ChavezJetBlue Airways CorporationStarr Indemnity and Liability CompanyAdjudication Number ADJ18302905Los Angeles District OfficePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderArising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE)Going and coming rule
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Case No. ADJ4700525 (MON 0327585) ADJ3003071 (MON 0330719)
Regular
Aug 26, 2014

CARLOS FUENTES vs. WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE, PACIFIC COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior WCAB decision. The Board granted reconsideration to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is deemed necessary for a complete understanding of the record and to issue a just decision. Further proceedings will be determined as appropriate, and all future filings must be submitted directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCABADJ4700525ADJ3003071World Variety ProducePacific Compensation Insurance CompanyCarlos Fuentes
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Case No. ADJ3255403 (SDO 0310451) ADJ1056369 (SDO 0343450)
Regular
Feb 04, 2010

PERNELL PRYTHERCH vs. SEA WORLD, INC., PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE, ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an applicant who sustained two industrial injuries in 1992 and 1994, resulting in back, psyche, elbow, and upper extremity impairments. The original award found $25\%$ and $75\%$ permanent disability, respectively, with a May 18, 2006 permanent and stationary date. The defendant sought reconsideration, primarily contesting the attorney's fee calculation and the permanent and stationary date. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify the attorney's fee, ordering it to be commuted from the end of the permanent disability award in each case. The rest of the original award, including the permanent and stationary date, was affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPernell PrytherchSea World Inc.Pacific Employers InsuranceACE Property and Casualty Insurance Companypermanent disabilityindustrial injurypsycheleft elbowupper extremities
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Case No. ADJ7499067
Regular
Jan 25, 2013

SUSANA AGUILAR VEGA vs. INTELLIGENT BEAUTY, ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY

Lien claimants Face 2 Face Interpreting and One World Translation Inc. sought reconsideration of an order dismissing their liens with prejudice. The WCAB dismissed their petitions because they were unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The WCJ's report alerted the lien claimants to this defect, and they failed to cure it or provide an explanation within a reasonable time. Even if the petitions had been verified, the WCAB would have denied them on the merits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissal of LiensUnverified PetitionLabor Code Section 5902Verification DefectGood CauseNotice of Intention to DismissLien ClaimantsWCJ Report
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Case No. ADJ1939880 (LAO 0865897) ADJ1112153 (LAO 0868868)
Regular
Mar 06, 2014

ANTONIO GARCIA VASQUEZ vs. BAGUETTE WORLD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sought home health care following industrial injuries. The defendant denied authorization via Utilization Review (UR), and the applicant subsequently filed for Independent Medical Review (IMR). The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding the prior order that sent the matter off calendar for IMR. The Board clarified that challenges to the timeliness and procedural validity of UR denials fall under the WCAB's jurisdiction, not IMR. The case is returned to the trial level for an expedited hearing on the validity of the UR decision, with IMR only to proceed if the UR is deemed timely and valid.

Petition for RemovalUtilization ReviewIndependent Medical ReviewWCABWCJOff Calendar OrderHome Health CareDubon v. World RestorationInc.Procedural Defects
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Case No. ADJ3396302 (WCK 0043860)
Regular
Feb 27, 2014

JOHN ARESCO vs. MARINE WORLD AFRICA USA, TIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board overturned the WCJ's finding that the applicant's psychiatric injury was a result of a sudden and extraordinary employment condition. Therefore, the claim for psychiatric injury is barred by Labor Code section 3208.3(d) due to employment of less than six months. Consequently, the applicant's permanent disability rating was reduced from 47% to 13%, excluding the psychiatric component. The Board found the applicant's injury, regardless of its specific cause (tainted food, trash, or berry), did not constitute an extraordinary employment event.

Labor Code section 3208.3(d)Guillain-Barre syndromepsychiatric injurysudden and extraordinary employment conditioncompensable consequence injurypermanent disabilityMarine World Africa USATIG Specialty Insurance CompanyTristar Risk Managementjanitor/maintenance worker
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Case No. ADJ9078228
Regular
Jun 17, 2016

MICHAEL PROCTOR vs. WORLD LEAGUE OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a professional football player's claim for workers' compensation benefits in California. The applicant, Michael Proctor, argued that California had sufficient interest in his injury to apply its workers' compensation laws, citing the *Johnson* case. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied his petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found that playing only two games in California during his career did not establish a sufficient connection to the state for jurisdiction, as per the due process requirements outlined in *Johnson*. Therefore, the WCAB affirmed the administrative law judge's decision that it lacked jurisdiction over the defendant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryProfessional Football PlayerSubject Matter JurisdictionConstitutional Due ProcessLabor Code Section 3600.5Minimum ThresholdLegitimate and Substantial ConnectionDue Process ClauseAdjudication of Claim
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Case No. ADJ8175471
Regular
Sep 16, 2015

HARRISON GARCIA vs. ROBERTSON'S READY MIX

This order denies Harrison Garcia's Petition for Removal from a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. Removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the applicant failed to demonstrate. The Board found that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if an adverse final decision occurs. The Board also noted that their prior ruling in *Dubon v. World Restoration* was directly applicable to this case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ reportsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationadequate remedyJose Dubon v. World Restorationen banc decisionADJ8175471
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