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Case No. ADJ2308352 (SBR 0341903) ADJ3554086 (SBR 0323156)
Regular
Nov 21, 2016

STEPHEN WEBBER vs. L. J. SNOW FORD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Stephen Webber's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. California law requires such petitions to be received by the WCAB within 25 days of the administrative law judge's decision, with extensions for weekends or holidays. In this case, the petition was filed on September 27, 2016, one day after the jurisdictional deadline of September 26, 2016. As the deadline is jurisdictional, the WCAB lacked authority to consider the untimely petition.

Petition for Reconsiderationuntimely filingjurisdictional time limitWCABadministrative law judgeLabor CodeCalifornia Code of Regulationsproof of mailingproof of receiptSeptember 1
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Case No. ADJ10306129
Regular
Dec 22, 2016

MICHAEL LAMBERT vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY REGION IV, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration filed by the State of California, Department of Forestry Region IV and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The Board found the petition was untimely as it was filed on October 24, 2016, three days after the jurisdictional deadline of October 21, 2016. This deadline was calculated based on the service of the original decision by mail on September 26, 2016. The Board reiterated that filing by mail is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board within the statutory timeframe.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for Reconsiderationuntimelydismissalservice by mailjurisdictionalOpinion and Order Granting Petition for ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsiderationuntimely filingOctober 21
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Case No. ADJ9109256
Regular
Oct 27, 2016

STACY GARRAFA vs. SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.; ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was untimely. California law allows 25 days to file a petition for reconsideration after a decision is served by mail, with potential extensions for weekends or holidays. However, the petition must be *received* by the Board within this period, not merely mailed. In this case, the petition was filed on September 7, 2016, which was over 25 days after the August 12, 2016 decision. As the filing deadline is jurisdictional, the Board lacked the authority to consider the untimely petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyDismissedWCJ decisionFiling deadlineJurisdictionalAppeals BoardMailing vs. FilingOctober 272016
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Case No. ADJ10228159
Regular
Nov 14, 2016

MARIA CUEVAS vs. AG UNLIMITED, INC., ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, YORK RISK SERVICES

This case involves an untimely Petition for Reconsideration filed by applicant Maria Cuevas. The applicant's Findings and Order were served by mail and email on August 18, 2016. The deadline to file a petition for reconsideration was September 12, 2016, including five additional days for mail service. The petition was not filed until September 22, 2016. The Appeals Board found no evidence of defective service and therefore dismissed the petition as untimely.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyDismissalJurisdictionalService of ProcessOfficial Address RecordEAMSDefective ServiceWCJ ReportSupplemental Pleading
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Case No. ADJ9478055
Regular
Mar 18, 2020

CHARLES HART vs. TOWN OF LOS GATOS

This case involves a petition for reconsideration granted by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The WCAB adopted the workers' compensation administrative law judge's (WCJ) report and amended the original decision. The amended decision clarifies that the applicant, Charles Hart, sustained temporary disability from August 11, 2011, to November 16, 2016, payable at a specific weekly rate, subject to credits and attorney fees. The amended decision otherwise affirmed the original ruling.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reporttemporary disabilityAugust 112011November 162016$847.01attorney fees
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Case No. ADJ10920646
Regular
Jun 17, 2019

RICHARD CISNEROS vs. KENNERLEY SPRATLING INC., TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY/THE HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding the applicant sustained a work-related low back and right shoulder injury on or about May 30, 2016, and that the claim was not time-barred. The defendant argued the date of injury was unsupported by evidence and the claim was past the statute of limitations. The Board rescinded the award, finding inconsistencies in the record regarding whether the injury was specific or cumulative and the applicant's knowledge of its work-relatedness. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings, including potentially obtaining new medical evaluations to clarify the injury date and statute of limitations issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRichard CisnerosKennerley Spratling Inc.Twin City Fire Insurance CompanyThe HartfordOpinion and Order Granting Petition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law JudgeWCJ
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Case No. ADJ9298888
Regular
Dec 02, 2016

LUCIO BARAJAS vs. BIG VALLEY LABOR, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the applicant, Lucio Barajas, in case ADJ9298888. The petitioner, Barajas, withdrew the petition. Therefore, the Board has formally dismissed it. This action resolves the reconsideration phase of this specific workers' compensation matter.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawn PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardBig Valley LaborSedgwick Claims ManagementADJ9298888Fresno District OfficeLucio BarajasApplicant
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Case No. ADJ8649665
Regular
Mar 03, 2016

DONALD ALCANTAR vs. TOYS R US, ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Donald Alcantar concerning a workers' compensation claim against Toys R Us and Zurich Insurance Company. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the report from the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). For the reasons stated in the WCJ's report, which the WCAB adopted and incorporated, the Board has denied Alcantar's petition for reconsideration. The order denying reconsideration was issued on March 3, 2016.

WCABDonald AlcantarToys R UsZurich Insurance CompanyADJ8649665Petition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportadministrative law judgeorder denying reconsiderationSan Francisco
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Case No. ADJ8916701
Regular
Mar 25, 2019

JUAN MARTINEZ vs. CASA DEL REY, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration as untimely. California law allows 25 days to file such a petition after a final decision is served by mail. Crucially, the petition must be *received* by the WCAB within this deadline, not just mailed. The WCJ's Order Approving Compromise and Release was dated October 31, 2016, making the petition filed on January 30, 2019, significantly late. As the time limit is jurisdictional, the WCAB lacked the authority to consider the untimely petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely filingJurisdictional time limitWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseService by mailExtended filing deadlineProof of mailingDismissal
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Case No. ADJ 10100799
Regular
Apr 26, 2016

DEBORAH HARGRAVE vs. MOUNT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order dismisses Deborah Hargrave's Petition for Removal against Mount Diablo Unified School District. The petitioner withdrew their request for removal. Consequently, the Board has ordered the dismissal of the petition.

Petition for RemovalDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ 10100799Mount Diablo Unified School DistrictDeborah HargraveOrderFebruary 22016
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