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The defendant, County of Orange Sheriff's Department, sought reconsideration of an award granting full salary in lieu of temporary disability benefits to a supervising deputy coroner, Daniel Aikin, for a knee injury. The department argued Aikin's position is not explicitly listed in Labor Code section 4850 and his duties do not clearly constitute active law enforcement. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the award, finding that Aikin, as a sworn peace officer with P.O.S.T. certification, engages in hazardous duties at crime scenes, carries law enforcement emblems, and has performed arrests, thus his functions fall within the scope of active law enforcement service. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
DANIEL AIKIN vs. COUNTY OF ORANGE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Santa Ana.
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The defendant, County of Orange Sheriff's Department, sought reconsideration of an award granting full salary in lieu of temporary disability benefits to a supervising deputy coroner, Daniel Aikin, for a knee injury. The department argued Aikin's position is not explicitly listed in Labor Code section 4850 and his duties do not clearly constitute active law enforcement. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the award, finding that Aikin, as a sworn peace officer with P.O.S.T. certification, engages in hazardous duties at crime scenes, carries law enforcement emblems, and has performed arrests, thus his functions fall within the scope of active law enforcement service. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.
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