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Case No. ADJ7199989, ADJ7118722
Regular
Feb 13, 2012

JUAN CERVANTES vs. WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) sanctioned applicant's attorney, Sunil Shaw, for $\$250.00$. This sanction was imposed for violating Appeals Board Rule 10842, related to proceedings before the Board. The WCAB granted removal on its own motion and issued a notice of intention to sanction, to which no objection was received. The sanction amount has been paid.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalSanctionLabor Code Section 5310Appeals Board Rule 10842Notice of Intention to SanctionApplicant's AttorneyShow Good CauseDecision After RemovalWestern Medical Center
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Case No. ADJ292306 (SJO 0140094) ADJ1470334 (SFO 0139424) ADJ7101503
Regular
Feb 10, 2011

DONALD DAVIS vs. ALMADEN MAZDA, TIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, LIMITED

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Donald Davis. This denial was based on the WCJ's report, which the Board adopted. The defendant's counsel was admonished for violating WCAB Rule 10842 by inappropriately attaching previously admitted exhibits to the petition. Further violations of this rule may result in sanctions.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDENYING RECONSIDERATIONWCJ reportWCAB Rule 10842recycled exhibitsadmonishedLab. Code § 5813sanctionsALMADEN MAZDATIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Case No. ADJ8129979
Regular
Sep 28, 2012

DONALD DALBY vs. SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Sierra Pacific Industries' Petition for Removal. The dismissal was based on the petition containing numerous documents attached in violation of WCAB Rule 10842, which prohibits such attachments. The WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report and admonished the defendant to follow Board Rules in the future.

Petition for RemovalWCAB Rule 10842DismissalSelf-InsuredAdministrative Law Judge ReportViolation of RulesDiscarded DocumentsAdmonishmentOfficial Address RecordHanna Brophy
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Case No. ADJ6946022
Regular
Jun 19, 2014

ROMAN RODRIGUEZ vs. THE MILLARD GROUP, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration in this case. The denial was primarily based on the petition being improperly verified, a violation of Labor Code section 5902. Additionally, the petition included numerous unauthorized attachments contrary to Appeals Board Rule 10842. Even if the petition had been properly filed, it would have been denied on its merits.

Petition for ReconsiderationImproperly VerifiedLabor Code section 5902Appeals Board Rule 10842Deny on the meritsAdministrative law judgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissalSedgwick Claims Management ServicesNational Union Fire Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ7298580
Regular
Mar 19, 2013

JOSE CHAVEZ CHAIDEZ vs. ARDEN GROUP, INC., dba GELSON'S MARKET, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision in favor of Arden Group, Inc. The applicant's petition was rejected because it lacked specific citations to evidence or testimony as required by WCAB Rule 10842. The Board gave great weight to the workers' compensation administrative law judge's credibility findings, further supporting the denial of reconsideration.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDENYING RECONSIDERATIONWCJ REPORTGARZA v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.credibility determinationWCAB Rule 10842recanted testimonyemployer-directed testimonyARIS G. ZURICHADJ7298580
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Case No. ADJ9498867
Regular
Dec 07, 2018

WILLIE MOORE vs. JONES BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, OLD REPUBLIC CONTRACTORS INSURANCE GROUP, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Willie Moore's Petition for Reconsideration as "skeletal." The Board found that the petition failed to specifically state the grounds for reconsideration or cite relevant evidence from the record as required by Labor Code section 5902 and Board Rules 10842 and 10846. As a result, the petition did not meet the necessary legal standards for review.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSkeletal PetitionLabor CodeAppeals Board RulesWCJ ReportGrounds for DismissalSpecificity of RecordMaterial EvidenceUnjust or Unlawful
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Case No. VEN 0118950 VEN 0118949
Regular
Aug 10, 2007

JOSEFINA MARRON vs. WORKRITE UNIFORMS COMPANY, INC., ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, finding the WCJ's report and recommendation persuasive. However, the Board removed the case on its own motion to sanction Norma Hall and CMS Network, Inc. for submitting documents with the petition that were either already in the record or not presented to the trial judge, violating WCAB Rule 10842.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of RemovalSanctionsLab. Code § 5813WCJLien ClaimantSB Surgery CenterWorkrite Uniforms CompanyZenith Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ3719620 (RIV 0071172)
Regular
Aug 30, 2012

JAYNE LELAND vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely because it was filed beyond the statutory 20-day deadline plus 5 days for mailing. The Supplemental Findings and Award were issued on May 10, 2012, and the petition was not timely filed. Additionally, the petition contained numerous documents attached in violation of WCAB Rule 10842.

Petition for ReconsiderationuntimelydismissedReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJSupplemental Findings and AwardLabor Code section 5903Code of Civil Procedure section 1013WCAB Rule 10842
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Case No. ADJ8383910
Regular
Feb 14, 2013

ALVARO ORTEGA vs. VALLEYCREST LANDSCAPE, ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal. The dismissal was based on the petition's failure to be verified as required by WCAB Rule 10843(b). Furthermore, the Board would have denied the petition on its merits even if it had been properly verified. The Board also admonished defense counsel for failing to fairly state all material evidence as required by WCAB Rule 10842(a).

Petition for RemovalWCAB Rule 10843(b)WCAB Rule 10842(a)DiscoveryDue DiligenceAOE/COEPanel QMEMedical RecordsCausationSanctions
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Case No. ADJ7503681
Regular
Jul 24, 2012

WAYNE RADLOFF vs. ATLANTA FALCONS

Defendant National Union petitioned for the Workers' Compensation Judge's disqualification based on unspecified grounds, requesting reassignment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because it lacked the required affidavit or declaration detailing facts for disqualification. Furthermore, the petition was not verified, violating WCAB Rule 10842(b). Consequently, the Board denied the request for disqualification and reassignment.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDWayne RadloffAtlanta FalconsADJ7503681Petition for DisqualificationCCP § 641(f)CCP § 641(g)Labor Code section 5311WCAB Rule 10452affidavit
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