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This case involves a senior systems analyst who slipped and fell in Union Station while commuting home from work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision that found the injury compensable. The WCAB determined the injury is barred by the going and coming rule as the applicant was not on the employer's premises or benefiting the employer. Exceptions for premises line and travel expense did not apply because the employer did not control Union Station and the applicant was not paid for his commute.
JERRY LINDSEY vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This case involves a senior systems analyst who slipped and fell in Union Station while commuting home from work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to reverse a prior decision that found the injury compensable. The WCAB determined the injury is barred by the "going and coming rule" as the applicant was not on the employer's premises or benefiting the employer. Exceptions for premises line and travel expense did not apply because the employer did not control Union Station and the applicant was not paid for his commute.
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