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Case No. ADJ1630547 (MON 0209470)
Regular
Aug 10, 2009

Raymond Burrell vs. Boeing/McDonnell Douglas, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION (CIGA), AIG

This case concerns AIG's petition for reconsideration of a supplemental workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board affirmed an administrative law judge's decision that relieved CIGA of liability and placed the full burden on AIG for an applicant's injury award. The Court found that because AIG was a solvent insurer with joint and several liability, CIGA was not responsible for benefits as it constituted a "non-covered claim" under statute. Therefore, AIG is liable for all benefits after the liquidation of CIGA's underlying insurer.

CIGAIndustrial IndemnityAIGSupplemental Findings and AwardStipulated Awardcontinuing jurisdictionLabor Code section 5803Labor Code section 5804Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)covered claim
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Case No. ADJ7553654, ADJ7550664
Regular
May 16, 2016

JOSE REYES vs. WESTERN LIGHTWAVE, AIG

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a petition for disqualification filed in the case of Jose Reyes v. Western Lightwave; AIG. The Board adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in its decision. While the WCAB denied the disqualification, it noted with concern allegations of unprofessional conduct by the applicant's former attorney and reminded all participants of their duty to act professionally.

Petition for DisqualificationWCJ ReportUnprofessional ConductUncivil ConductApplicant's AttorneyDuty to Act ProfessionallyCourteous ConductWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeDenied Order
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Case No. ANA 352921
Regular
Oct 02, 2007

STEPHEN GRIFFIS vs. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, CIGA on behalf of RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding an applicant's cumulative trauma injury to May 12, 1997. The WCAB found that AIG, as "other insurance," is liable for all benefits awarded after Reliance National Insurance Company (Reliance) became insolvent on October 3, 2001. Consequently, the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is entitled to reimbursement from AIG for all benefits CIGA paid after Reliance's liquidation.

CIGAReliance National InsuranceAIG Claims Servicescumulative traumabilateral hearing lossstipulated awardliquidationreimbursementother insurancecovered claim
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Case No. ADJ244571 (VEN 0110022) ADJ3315572 (VEN 0110023) ADJ3817980 (OXN 0145232) ADJ2004405 (OXN 0145234) ADJ4239471 (OXN 0145235)
Regular
Jan 19, 2010

DIANA HARDMAN vs. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AIG DOMESTIC CLAIMS, INC./CHARTIS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, BROADSPIRE, CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, FREMONT COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, American Home Assurance

This case involves five workers' compensation claims by applicant Diana Hardman against Community Memorial Hospital, with American Home Assurance (AIG) as a defendant insurer. AIG seeks reconsideration of the WCJ's findings, arguing it should only be liable for permanent disability directly arising from injuries covered by its policies, not those covered by insolvent insurers now handled by CIGA. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's decisions, and returned the matter for further proceedings. Key issues include the admissibility of a deposition, the apportionment of permanent disability based on recent appellate decisions, and clarification of liability for injuries that occurred during periods covered by multiple insurers, including insolvent ones.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDiana HardmanCommunity Memorial HospitalAIG Domestic ClaimsCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationBroads PireCalifornia Compensation Insurance CompanyFremont Compensation Insurance CompanyOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ590815 (RIV 0081064) ADJ6520585
Regular
Feb 22, 2012

CARMEN MARQUEZ vs. RYLAND HOMES, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies a Petition for Removal in the case of *Marquez v. Ryland Homes, AIG Claims Services*. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the Petition for Removal is DENIED.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ reportdeny removalRyland HomesAIG Claims ServicesADJ590815RIV 0081064Frank M. BrassNeil P. Sullivan
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Case No. MON 259901 MON 261908
Regular

VICENTE FELIX vs. WEBER METALS, INC., AIG CLAIMS SERVICES, INC.

Defendant AIG's petition for reconsideration was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board because it was unverified and sought reconsideration of a non-final "Notice of Intention to Grant Petition." The Board found the petition to be contrary to Labor Code section 5902 due to the lack of verification and noted that a notice of intention is not a final order subject to reconsideration. Consequently, the Board dismissed the petition and deferred addressing the appended petition to change administrator.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Appointing Administrator of AwardUnverified PetitionLabor Code Section 5902Report and RecommendationNotice of IntentionFinal OrderPetition to Change AdministratorWCJ
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Case No. ADJ4669093 (POM 0259861)
Regular
May 06, 2014

JAMES C. RIALS, III vs. SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC.; AIG CLAIM SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed James C. Rials, III's Petition for Reconsideration against Swift Transportation Company, Inc. and AIG Claim Services because the petition was untimely filed. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's report and recommendation, finding the petition lacked merit due to its late submission. Furthermore, the applicant was warned that future filings could result in being declared a vexatious litigant.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedUntimelyVexatious litigantReport and RecommendationAdministrative law judgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSwift Transportation CompanyAIG Claim ServicesADJ4669093
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Case No. SJO 0251644
Significant
Apr 06, 2007

Joseph Baglione vs. Hertz Car Sales, AIG, Cambridge Integrated Services

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, in an en banc decision, reconsiders and reverses its prior ruling, holding that for pre-2005 injury claims, the 1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities applies only if a pre-2005 comprehensive medical-legal report or a treating physician's report explicitly indicates the existence of permanent disability. The Board affirmed the original judge's decision to apply the 2005 Schedule in this case.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardJoseph BaglioneHertz Car SalesAIGCambridge Integrated ServicesSJO 0251644Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationEn Banc1997 Schedule2005 Schedule
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Case No. SDO 0323941
Regular
Aug 20, 2007

CAPRICE SMITH vs. KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES, AIG

This case concerns whether the old or new workers' compensation permanent disability rating schedule applies to an injury predating the 2005 schedule changes. The Board affirmed the WCJ's prior determination that the 1997 schedule applies due to a final, unchallenged finding on the matter. However, the Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, deferring the issue of permanent disability and attorney's fees for further proceedings at the trial level due to the WCJ's insufficient explanation of the disability rating and apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardKindercare Learning CenterSpecialty Risk ServicesAIGCaprice SmithSDO 0323941Petition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardPreschool TeacherIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ962699 (STK 0204013)
Regular
Jun 08, 2009

RUTILIO MIRAMONTES vs. MONIER LIFETILE, AIG, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

This case involved Rutilio Miramontes' workers' compensation claim against Monier Lifetile, which was denied based on a post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). The applicant's injury occurred before termination, and the defendants argued that the claim was invalid as it was filed after notice of termination. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, affirming the Workers' Compensation Judge's finding. The WCAB agreed that the applicant's medical records, which contained evidence of his condition prior to termination, satisfied an exception to the post-termination defense, thus allowing the claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRUTILIO MIRAMONTESMONIER LIFETILEAIGGALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICESINC.ADJ962699STK 0204013ORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATIONWORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
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