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JOSE ORTEGA vs. CARDENAS MARKETS, LLC; SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION

Filed: May 09, 2025
San Diego
ADJ13713694

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Applicant Jose Ortega claimed a COVID-19 related injury from May 10, 2020, while employed by Cardenas Markets, LLC. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) initially found the injury compensable under Labor Code section 3212.86. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the presumption's repeal and questioning the Qualified Medical Evaluator's evidence and judicial impartiality. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further review the factual and legal issues, deferring a final decision on the merits of the petition.

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Applicant Jose Ortega claimed a COVID-19 related injury from May 10, 2020, while employed by Cardenas Markets, LLC. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) initially found the injury compensable under Labor Code section 3212.86. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing the presumption's repeal and questioning the Qualified Medical Evaluator's evidence and judicial impartiality. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further review the factual and legal issues, deferring a final decision on the merits of the petition.

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