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Case No. ADJ13836041 (MF), ADJ13829431
Regular
Oct 20, 2025

Eriq Fitzpatrick vs. Fast Retailing USA, Inc.; The Hartford

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant Eriq Fitzpatrick's petition for reconsideration against Fast Retailing USA, Inc. and The Hartford. The Board found the petition to be successive, as the issue of venue had been previously decided against the applicant, who failed to file a timely writ of review. Additionally, the decision confirmed that the Board's action on the petition was timely under Labor Code section 5909 and that all parties received proper notice of transmission.

Successive PetitionPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code 5909TransmissionEAMSRule 10600(b)Report and RecommendationNotice of TransmissionNewly AggrievedWrit of Review
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Case No. ADJ6861253
Regular
Jun 02, 2025

JASON HARP vs. SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Appeals Board considered a petition for reconsideration and removal, finding it was timely acted upon in accordance with Labor Code section 5909. The Board determined that the WCJ's underlying decision was a final order due to the resolution of threshold issues, making it subject to reconsideration. However, as the petitioner only disputed interlocutory findings, the petition was reviewed under the removal standard. The Board ultimately denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust FundPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalLabor Code Section 5909Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)Transmission of CaseThreshold IssuesInterlocutory IssuesRemoval StandardSignificant Prejudice
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Case No. ADJ12634746
Regular
Nov 07, 2025

BLANCA ARRIOLA vs. OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, BETA HEALTHCARE GROUP

The applicant, Blanca Arriola, filed a pro per Petition for Reconsideration on August 25, 2025, challenging a decision from June 20, 2025, despite being represented by counsel. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board found the petition to be untimely, as it exceeded the 25-day statutory limit for filing. Consequently, the Board dismissed the petition due to lack of jurisdiction. The decision also clarified recent amendments to Labor Code section 5909 concerning the Appeals Board's 60-day action period and notification requirements for case transmission.

Petition for ReconsiderationPro Per FilingUntimely PetitionLabor Code § 5909Appeals BoardTransmission of CaseElectronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)Case EventsProof of ServiceReport
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Case No. ADJ14772071
Regular
Mar 14, 2025

LAJOS PAPP vs. CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.; AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to admit Applicant's Exhibit 2 into evidence, but otherwise affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) original decision. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's findings, which relied heavily on the substantial medical opinion of PQME Nicole Chitnis, M.D., concluding that no industrial injury occurred. The WCAB also upheld the WCJ's credibility determination regarding the applicant's testimony. Additionally, the decision confirmed the timely action on the petition for reconsideration in accordance with the amended Labor Code section 5909.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5909Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)TransmissionQualified Medical Evaluator (PQME)Admissibility of Medical EvidenceSubstantial Medical EvidenceCredibility DeterminationInjury AOE/COE
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Case No. ADJ4500251
Regular
Apr 07, 2025

EALISE CRUMB vs. APC TECHNOLOGY, INC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Ealise Crumb's petition for reconsideration against APC Technology, Inc. and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The Board found the petition to be untimely as it was filed on January 27, 2025, past the December 20, 2024 deadline for reconsideration of the PWCJ's November 20, 2024 order. Additionally, the Board confirmed its timely action on the petition within 60 days of transmission, as required by the amended Labor Code section 5909. The untimeliness of the filing rendered the Board without jurisdiction to consider the merits of the petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5909untimely petition60-day periodtransmission dateEAMSnotice of transmissionservice of reportjurisdictional time limit
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Case No. ADJ14369406, ADJ14369412
Regular
Aug 18, 2025

JAIME DELGADO vs. MYERS CONTAINER, LLC; OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

Jaime Delgado's petition for reconsideration was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Delgado contested the attorney's fees awarded to Buzzell Law Group, his former legal representative, which amounted to 7.5% of the total permanent disability awarded. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision, finding that the award appropriately balanced the contributions of both the former attorney and Delgado, who represented himself for part of the claim. The decision also confirmed that the Board acted on the petition within the 60-day statutory period as mandated by Labor Code section 5909.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor CodeElectronic Adjudication Management SystemReport and RecommendationFindings and AwardAttorney Fee LienPermanent DisabilityCumulative TraumaSpecific Injury
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Case No. ADJ16407644
Regular
May 09, 2025

ANDREW PADILLA vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, LIBERTY MUTUAL

Applicant Andrew Padilla sought reconsideration of a Findings of Fact and Order (F&O) issued by the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) on February 12, 2025. The WCJ had found no basis for relief under Labor Code section 5813 with respect to defendants' alleged discovery issues, specifically declining to impose sanctions. The Appeals Board, after reviewing the petition and the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, adopted the WCJ's findings and denied reconsideration. The decision was issued timely within the 60-day statutory period as required by Labor Code section 5909(a).

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5813SanctionsDiscoverySub Rosa VideoPQMEDepositionQuash DepositionMandatory Settlement Conference
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Case No. ADJ14649906
Regular
Sep 08, 2025

JUAN CARLOS HERNANDEZ vs. YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Juan Carlos Hernandez's Petitions for Reconsideration and Removal. The Board aims to conduct a further review of the merits of the petitions and the entire record, citing concerns about the lack of evidence supporting the initial Findings and Orders by WCJ Bushin, which awarded a third-party credit of $147,625.51 to the defendants. The decision ensures due process and a comprehensive adjudication of factual and legal issues before a final ruling. The Board also noted the timeliness of its action in accordance with Labor Code section 5909(a) and admonished applicant's counsel for procedural violations.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalThird-Party CreditNet RecoveryDue ProcessSubstantial EvidenceLabor Code 5909EAMSWCJAppeals Board
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Case No. ADJ11706407
Regular
Apr 15, 2025

Matthew Hatchette vs. Oakland Raiders, TIG/Fairmont Premier Insurance Company, Jacksonville Jaguars, ACE American Insurance Company, New York Jets, USF&G, Chubb, Pacific Employers Insurance

This case concerns Matthew Hatchette, a former professional football player, and his claims of continuous trauma injuries against multiple NFL teams and their insurers. Defendant Jacksonville Jaguars filed a Petition for Reconsideration challenging the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) findings regarding jurisdiction and the applicability of res judicata. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition to conduct a thorough review of the factual and legal issues, thereby deferring a final decision on the merits. The Board's decision also addressed the timeliness of the petition under the recently amended Labor Code section 5909.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMatthew HatchetteOakland RaidersJacksonville JaguarsNew York JetsTIG/Fairmont Premier Insurance CompanyChubbUSF&GGallagher Bassett ServicesZenith Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ9081819
Regular
Jul 21, 2025

JORGE ALVARADO vs. BMW OF MURIETTA, HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, THE HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' petition for reconsideration of a Findings and Award (F&A) from April 14, 2025. The F&A found applicant sustained an industrial injury resulting in 38% permanent disability without apportionment. Defendants contended the WCJ erred in failing to apportion disability to non-industrial factors, but the Board affirmed the WCJ's conclusion that the applicant's disability was entirely caused by medical treatment for the industrial injury, thus precluding apportionment under established legal precedent. The Board also confirmed that its decision was timely issued in accordance with Labor Code section 5909.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardInjury AOE/COEApportionmentPermanent DisabilityLumbar SpineThoracic SpineRight HipLabor Code Section 5909
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