VERONICA HARRISON vs. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, ACE INSURANCE

This case involves an employee who sustained multiple injuries while working for Southwest Airlines across various locations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initially declined jurisdiction over injuries occurring outside California, finding the employee's transfers constituted new hires. However, on reconsideration, the WCAB reversed this, holding that the initial California hiring created sufficient jurisdiction for out-of-state injuries under Labor Code sections 3600.5 and 5305. Consequently, the WCAB remanded claims to the Workers' Compensation Judge to address previously deferred issues, including temporary disability benefits for a disputed period.