RAMONA RIOS vs. D.J. MANUFACTURING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

This case concerns a dispute over prejudgment interest awarded to CIGA against SCIF following an arbitration decision. SCIF argued that CIGA waived its right to additional interest by failing to seek reconsideration of the original arbitration award. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding that the arbitration award for reimbursement and interest was final and not subject to relitigation. The Board emphasized that SCIF was the aggrieved party by the initial arbitration decision and that the subsequent award simply calculated SCIF's existing obligation.