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Case No. ADJ1097551 (FRE 0164588) ADJ1601956 (FRE 0216899)
Regular
Jun 05, 2009

RONNY HENRY vs. CITY OF CLOVIS, legally uninsured, administered by AIMS

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision grants the defendant's petition for reconsideration, partially rescinding a previous award. The Board rescinded temporary total disability benefits for the period after the applicant's Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) disability retirement due to statutory limitations, returning this issue to the trial level for clarification. Additionally, the Board rescinded the finding of injury to the applicant's heart and cardiovascular system, as the medical evidence did not support such a finding despite the presumption of Labor Code section 3212.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCity of Clovislegally uninsuredAIMSpolice officerindustrial injuryright legboth feettemporary total disabilitypermanent disability
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Case No. ADJ9580180
Regular
Sep 15, 2015

SARAH SCOFIELD vs. SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by AIMS

This order denies Sarah Scofield's petitions for reconsideration in her workers' compensation case against Santa Clara County Superior Court. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in its decision. Therefore, the petitions for reconsideration are denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetitions for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdenialADJ9580180Santa Clara County Superior CourtPermissibly Self-InsuredAIMSSarah ScofieldSan Jose District Office
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Case No. ADJ2017878 (VNO 0541633)
Regular
May 09, 2011

MACK FULP vs. VAN-PACK, INC., AIMS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. However, the WCAB granted reconsideration on its own motion to review the WCJ's Lien Orders from March 8, 2011. The WCAB rescinded those Lien Orders concerning Dr. Leoni and Precision RX and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on the liens. This action was taken despite the defendant's contention that the lien amounts were based on incorrect assertions about prior payments.

Lien OrdersPetition for ReconsiderationOfficial Medical Fee ScheduleBoard MotionRescindedTrial LevelWCJWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardMack FulpVan-Pack Inc.
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Case No. ADJ18578807
Regular
Oct 23, 2025

Ivonne Ripolle vs. County of Fresno

Applicant Ivonne Ripolle filed a petition for removal from an order setting her matter for trial, contending her attorney's medical issue prevented attendance at the mandatory settlement conference. Defendant County of Fresno answered, and the WCJ recommended denying removal. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely filed, noting it was filed on July 28, 2025, while the minutes were served on June 27, 2025, exceeding the 20-day filing limit plus five days for mailing. The Board also stated they would deny the petition on its merits due to a lack of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm.

WCABPetition for RemovalWCJMandatory Settlement ConferenceTimelinessWCAB Rule 10955Substantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmContinuanceOrder Setting Trial
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Case No. ADJ7224109
Regular
May 04, 2015

FRANCISCO ZAZUETA vs. REXHALL INDUSTRIES, INC., PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION INSURANCE COMPANY, ILLINOIS MIDWEST INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTEAD COMPANIES

Lien claimants sought reconsideration of stipulations settling their liens, claiming their representative exceeded her authority. The Appeals Board dismissed both petitions due to their "skeletal" nature, lacking legal and evidentiary support. Additionally, one petition lacked proper service, and the other was unverified, failing to cure the defect after notice. These procedural deficiencies and the lack of substantive grounds justified the dismissal of the petitions for reconsideration.

Lien claimantsPetition for ReconsiderationStipulation and OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJSkeletal petitionVerificationProof of serviceDismissalAIM Liens
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Case No. FRE 232878
Regular
Dec 26, 2007

DEBORAH FRENCH vs. CITY OF CORCORAN, AIMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Deborah French's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's decision. The applicant's claim of discriminatory reclassification following a workplace injury was found to be without merit, as the employer demonstrated business necessity and provided modified work. The board gave great weight to the judge's credibility findings, which indicated the applicant did not effectively challenge her reclassification or actively seek to return to her previous duties.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code section 132(a)Petition for ReconsiderationWCJAOE/COEAgreed Medical ExaminerBusiness necessityPolice officerDispatcherModified work
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Case No. SAC 0359940
Regular
Aug 08, 2008

JENNIFER BLANAS vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, AIMS

This case affirmed an award of Labor Code section 4850 benefits to a deputy sheriff for an industrial neck injury. The Appeals Board held that section 4850 benefits are distinct from temporary disability benefits, and the applicant was entitled to claim them after receiving temporary disability indemnity. The court also ruled that the defendant employer was entitled to credit retirement advances against the section 4850 benefits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeputy SheriffIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryTemporary Disability IndemnityPermanent Disability AdvancesSection 4850 BenefitsSection 4850.3Retirement AdvancesSection 4458.2
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Case No. ADJ10902577, ADJ10902596
Regular
Jul 08, 2019

EDWARD MCMAHON vs. CITY OF TRACY, AIMS INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order appointing a physician. The Board found the order was issued without sufficient evidence in the record and lacked due process. This decision was based on the principle that Appeals Board decisions must be supported by admitted evidence and a complete record. The case is returned to the trial level to establish an evidentiary record before any decision is made.

Petition for RemovalLabor Code Section 5701Regular Physician AppointmentWCJ AuthorityDue ProcessEvidentiary RecordSubstantial EvidenceMandatory Settlement ConferenceDeclaration of ReadinessStipulations
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Case No. ADJ2733588 (RIV 0074361)
Regular
Mar 23, 2010

CARL HORTON vs. LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY, AIMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration, as the administrative law judge's order dismissing the prior insurer was an interlocutory procedural order, not a final decision. The Board also denied the employer's petition for removal, finding no irreparable harm or prejudice. This was because the applicant's cumulative injury occurred during the employer's coverage period, which falls within the last year of injurious exposure under Labor Code section 5500.5. Therefore, the prior insurer's involvement was deemed unnecessary for determining liability in this specific case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalAdministrative Law JudgeInterlocutory OrderFinal OrderSubstantive RightsIrreparable HarmPrejudiceCumulative Injury
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Case No. ADJ10762593
Regular
Feb 06, 2023

NICHOLAS KOBE vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AIMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the City of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that firefighter Nicholas Kobe's TMJ/myofascial pain injury was compensable. The Board adopted the judge's report, which determined that the applicant was not the initial physical aggressor in an altercation with a fellow firefighter, as the initial physical contact was initiated by the other firefighter. Therefore, Labor Code §3600(a)(7) did not bar the claim, and the applicant was awarded temporary and permanent disability benefits. The defense exclusively argued the initial physical aggressor defense, which the Board found inapplicable based on the facts.

Initial physical aggressor defenseLabor Code §3600(a)(7)TMJ/myofascial painPanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorNina Nattiv DDSfirefighter injurytemporary disabilitypermanent disabilitywage calculationattorney fees
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