CALDWELL JOHNSON vs. LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded prior orders awarding penalties and attorney fees. The Board found the record unclear regarding whether the defendant had fully paid awarded penalties and returned the matter to the trial level for further clarification on this issue. The ultimate goal is to ensure a fair balance and substantial justice between the parties concerning the amounts paid versus owed.