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Case No. ADJ4465666 (OAK 0286384) ADJ2738204 (OAK 0277457)
Regular
Jun 22, 2012

NAQUISHA HENSLEY vs. A.C. TRANSIT DISTRICT, SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's decision that denied the employer reimbursement for a $10,200 mistaken payment. The Board found the applicant should have known the payment was an error, given its identical amount to a previous settlement check from the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund. While the employer's adjuster was negligent, the Board exercised its discretion to allow the employer a credit of $10,200 against future workers' compensation benefits rather than ordering direct reimbursement due to the time lapse and applicant's spending of the funds. This credit includes future medical treatment, acknowledging the employer's fault in the overpayment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardA.C. Transit DistrictSubsequent Injuries Benefits Trust FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings And OrdersErroneous PaymentReimbursementCreditStipulated AwardsCompromise and Release
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Case No. ADJ9320206
Regular
May 08, 2014

MIKE VILLALOBOS vs. WESTERN VILLAGE HEALTH CLUB, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves applicant Mike Villalobos seeking removal of a decision denying his request to change venue from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The WCAB denied removal, holding that Santa Barbara only has a satellite office of the Oxnard District Office, not a formal WCAB district office. The Board deferred to the DWC's administrative construction that only district offices count for venue purposes, citing practical differences in staffing and facilities. Therefore, the original venue in San Luis Obispo was upheld.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalChange of VenueDistrict OfficeSatellite OfficeAdministrative ConstructionLabor Code Section 5501.5Goleta District OfficeOxnard District OfficeSanta Barbara Satellite Office
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Case No. ADJ7722509
Regular
Jul 29, 2014

MORENA ARTIGA vs. SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action is taken to allow the WCAB further opportunity to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented. The purpose of this reconsideration is to ensure a complete understanding of the record for a just and reasoned decision. All future filings related to this case must be submitted in writing to the WCAB Commissioners' office, not to any district office or via e-filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration GrantedSan Mateo County Transit DistrictPetition for ReconsiderationFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCABADJ7722509Morena Artiga
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Case No. ADJ8534435
Regular
Jan 11, 2013

RONALD EHMAN vs. AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because venue orders are not considered final. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding the WCJ properly transferred venue to the Oakland District Office. This decision was based on the applicant's residence in Solano County and the injury occurring in Contra Costa County, neither of which have district offices, and Oakland being the nearest office to the injury site. The defendant failed to demonstrate irreparable harm would result from the venue change.

VenueReconsiderationRemovalLabor Code section 5501.5District OfficeApplicant ResidenceInjury LocationContra Costa CountySolano CountyOakland District Office
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Case No. ADJ9908969
Regular
Aug 28, 2015

MICHAEL MCGRATH vs. OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAZELRIGG CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

This case involves a dispute over venue for a workers' compensation claim. The employer, Oakland Unified School District, sought to transfer the case from Oxnard to Oakland, arguing the applicant resides and was injured in Oakland's jurisdiction, despite the application initially being filed in Oxnard based on the applicant's attorney's principal place of business. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal, rescinding the judge's denial of the venue change. The WCAB found the judge applied the wrong legal standard and that the employer's objection to venue, made pursuant to Labor Code section 5501.5(c), mandated a transfer to Oakland.

Petition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueWCJsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationWCAB District OfficeOakland WCAB District OfficeOxnard WCAB District Officevenue transfer
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Case No. ADJ150109 (BAK 0152601) ADJ3906549 (BAK 0152600)
Regular
Jan 11, 2011

VIRGINIA PALMER vs. GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT

This case involved Virginia Palmer, the applicant, and Golden Empire Transit District, the defendant. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed a petition for reconsideration. The WCAB denied the petition for reconsideration, adopting the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Therefore, the applicant's request to overturn a previous decision was unsuccessful.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGolden Empire Transit DistrictPermissibly Self-InsuredDenying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgePetition for ReconsiderationReport of WCJAdopt and IncorporateDenial of ReconsiderationHanna Brophy
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Case No. ANA 402211
Regular
Apr 14, 2008

CHERYL BUTLER DARBY vs. BARSTOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT c/o SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, overturning a prior order denying a change of venue. The Board found the defendant's objection to venue was timely filed, based on the applicant's attorney's principal place of business. Consequently, venue was changed to the San Bernardino district office, where the applicant resides and the injury occurred.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code section 5501.5(c)WCAB Rule 10410Principal Place of BusinessTimely ObjectionApplicant ResidenceCounty of InjurySan Bernardino District OfficeSanta Ana District Office
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Case No. ADJ1407862 ADJ8053285
Regular
Jan 29, 2014

RAYMOND SCHAUER vs. WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, REDWOOD EMPIRE SCHOOL INSURANCE GROUP

In this workers' compensation case, venue is transferred from the Santa Rosa to the San Francisco District Office. This change is necessary because the assigned judge must recuse himself and the alternative judge has been disqualified. The San Francisco Presiding Judge will assign a new judge and schedule a lien conference. This order facilitates the continued proceedings for Applicant Raymond Schauer against Windsor Unified School District.

Venue changeRecusalJudge challengeAppeals Board Rule 10453Santa Rosa District OfficeSan Francisco District OfficePresiding JudgeLien conferencePermissibly Self-InsuredWindsor Unified School District
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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ6995481
Regular
Dec 10, 2012

MARIA FERNANDEZ vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Los Angeles Unified School District's Petition for Reconsideration. The applicant, Maria Fernandez, sustained multiple injuries in a 2009 fall, including to her left arm, left knee, back, and right fingers, requiring ongoing medical treatment and mobility aids. The Board found that the case of *Tenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rushing)* was inapplicable, and adopted the WCJ's report in full. The WCJ recommended upholding the original Findings and Award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeTenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rushing)Primary Treating PhysicianKaiserSt. Francis HospitalStacy Medical (MPN)Dr. HeskiaoffPhilip A. Sobol MD
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