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Applicant Zachary Bazilius and defendant City of Torrance each sought reconsideration of Findings and Order concerning a serious and willful claim under Labor Code section 4553. The WCJ had previously found a violation but deemed it settled by a civil agreement. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior Findings and Order, determining that the WCAB holds exclusive jurisdiction over Section 4553 claims and that civil settlements cannot settle such claims without WCAB approval. The Board also noted that the civil release explicitly excluded workers' compensation claims. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to determine if the defendant's conduct constituted a serious and willful violation.
ZACHARY BAZILIUS vs. CITY OF TORRANCE 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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Applicant Zachary Bazilius and defendant City of Torrance each sought reconsideration of Findings and Order concerning a serious and willful claim under Labor Code section 4553. The WCJ had previously found a violation but deemed it settled by a civil agreement. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior Findings and Order, determining that the WCAB holds exclusive jurisdiction over Section 4553 claims and that civil settlements cannot settle such claims without WCAB approval. The Board also noted that the civil release explicitly excluded workers' compensation claims. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to determine if the defendant's conduct constituted a serious and willful violation.
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