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This case involves Robert Edmonson's claim of a new industrial injury to his right knee on June 28, 2011, distinct from a prior 2008 injury. The employer, City of Los Angeles, initially denied the new injury but later accepted it according to a doctor's report and an acceptance notice. The employer's petition for reconsideration was denied because they failed to raise the affirmative defense of lack of notice at trial, and even if raised, they failed to demonstrate prejudice. The Board adopted the WCJ's findings, denying reconsideration and not imposing sanctions as suggested.
ROBERT EDMONSON vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, (DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS), Permissibly Self-Insured is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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This case involves Robert Edmonson's claim of a new industrial injury to his right knee on June 28, 2011, distinct from a prior 2008 injury. The employer, City of Los Angeles, initially denied the new injury but later accepted it according to a doctor's report and an acceptance notice. The employer's petition for reconsideration was denied because they failed to raise the affirmative defense of lack of notice at trial, and even if raised, they failed to demonstrate prejudice. The Board adopted the WCJ's findings, denying reconsideration and not imposing sanctions as suggested.
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