Department of Labor & Industry v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge SMITH-RIBNER.

The Department of Labor and Industry (L & I) seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) to grant the claim petition filed by Sharon Savani (Claimant), an employee of L & I (Employer). The question presented by Employer is whether the Board erred in finding that Claimant was acting within the course and scope of her employment and/or in furtherance of Employer’s business or affairs when she was injured in a fall during a break off Employer’s premises. Claimant’s position…