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Case No. ADJ6722255
Regular
Jun 01, 2012

LAWRENCE RAMIREZ vs. CITY OF ALHAMBRA, ADMINSURE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board rescinded the WCJ's original decision, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This is not a final decision on the merits, and parties may seek reconsideration of the WCJ's subsequent ruling.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeGranting ReconsiderationRescind DecisionFurther ProceedingsTrial LevelDecision After ReconsiderationCity of AlhambraAdminsure
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Case No. ADJ9376675
Regular
Oct 20, 2015

JESSICA FIELD vs. INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT, ADMINSURE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The defendant challenged the permanent disability rating, arguing the DRE method, rather than the ROM method, was improperly applied by the QME. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the QME's reliance on the DRE method, specifically Category IV, was supported by substantial medical evidence and properly applied under the AMA Guides, Fifth Edition. The defendant's contention that the rating was invalid under *Blackledge* was also rejected, as the QME report met legal and regulatory requirements.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDENIEDINGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENTADMINSUREPermanent DisabilityAMA Guides Fifth EditionDRE MethodLumbar Spine Category IVwhole person impairment
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Case No. ADJ8664704
Regular
Sep 02, 2013

SYLVIA THOMAS vs. TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS, ADMINSURE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that took the case off calendar. The Appeals Board agreed that the June 18, 2013 hearing was a priority conference and should not have been removed from the calendar without further proceedings. The case is now returned to the trial level to be rescheduled for a priority conference and subsequent trial once discovery is complete.

Petition for RemovalOrder RescindedReturned to Trial LevelPriority ConferenceOff CalendarDiscovery CompleteWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ Report and RecommendationPermissibly Self-InsuredAdminSure
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Case No. ADJ198338 (OXN 0146100)
Regular
Mar 26, 2010

RICHARD GARLAND vs. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES, ADMINSURE DIAMOND BAR

This case involves five separate workers' compensation awards for Richard Garland against the County Sanitation District of Los Angeles. The defendant seeks reconsideration of the administrative law judge's refusal to allow credit for an alleged overpayment of permanent disability advances made in one case against the indemnity awarded in other consolidated cases. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decisions, and returned the matters for further proceedings. The Board found that the judge erred in disallowing the credit and directed development of the record on payment details and proper calculation/explanation of attorney's fees.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRichard GarlandCounty Sanitation DistrictAdminsureTreatment Plant OperatorPermanent Disability IndemnityPermanent Disability AdvancesOverpayment CreditAttorney's FeesReconsideration
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Case No. ADJ8048293
Regular
Jan 28, 2013

ALAN ROBINSON vs. CITY OF FULLERTON, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By ADMINSURE, INC.

This case involves applicant Alan Robinson's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB denied reconsideration, adopting the findings of the administrative law judge (WCJ). The WCJ found that the applicant did not sustain an industrial injury while working for the City of Fullerton on August 30, 2011, based on evidence presented. The WCAB also denied the applicant's claim of not being allowed rebuttal testimony regarding sub rosa films, as this was not raised at the initial hearing.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ credibilityrebuttal testimonysub rosa filmsGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.City of FullertonPSIAdminSureindustrial injury
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Case No. ADJ7037201
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

Eddie Avakian vs. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ADMINSURE

This case involves an applicant police officer seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that awarded 72% permanent partial disability. The applicant contended the WCJ erred by excluding sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunction from the disability rating and by apportioning his cardiovascular disability. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and found the applicant's sexual dysfunction and sleep disorder compensable. The matter was returned to the trial level for a new decision, with the WCAB stating it would not disturb other findings, including the hypertension apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEddie AvakianCity of Baldwin ParkPermissibly Self-InsuredAdministered By ADMINSUREADJ7037201Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings and Award and OrderAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ862717 (LAO 0688164)
Regular
Oct 13, 2010

MICHAEL WORDEN vs. GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, CORVEL CHINO, ADMINSURE DIAMOND BAR

This case involves Michael Worden's petition for reconsideration before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board is dismissing the petition because it was not properly verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. Even if it had been verified, the Board would have denied the petition on its merits, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's reasoning. Therefore, the petition is dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationNot VerifiedLabor Code Section 5902DismissalReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMeritsGardena Police DepartmentCorvel Chino
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Case No. ADJ11171496; ADJ3047881
Regular
May 19, 2025

DAVID ANTHONY WILSON vs. CITY OF POMONA; ADMINSURE, CITY OF LOS ANGELES

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision addresses a clerical error found in its previous decision from May 15, 2025. The original decision erroneously included Joseph V. Capurro, Commissioner, as a panel member. The current order formally corrects this error by removing Commissioner Capurro's name, without the need for reconsideration. The underlying case involved David Anthony Wilson as the applicant against the City of Pomona, AdminSure, and the City of Los Angeles, with adjudication numbers ADJ11171496 and ADJ3047881, originating from the Pomona District Office. The original May 15, 2025 decision was an Opinion and Order Dismissing Petition For Removal, issued after the petitioner withdrew their request for removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardClerical Error CorrectionOpinion and OrderPetition for RemovalJoseph V. CapurroCommissionerDavid Anthony WilsonCity of PomonaCity of Los AngelesAdjudication Numbers
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Case No. ADJ8374764
Regular
Oct 29, 2018

RODY CONTRERAS vs. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

This case concerns an award of additional attorney's fees to applicant's counsel. The Second District Court of Appeal remanded the matter for such fees after denying the defendant's petition for writ of review. The parties subsequently stipulated to reasonable appellate attorney's fees of $1,600.00. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an award for these stipulated fees, payable in addition to any compensation to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code Section 5801additional attorney's feesPetition for Writ of Reviewremandstipulationappellate attorney's feesCity of Redondo BeachPermissibly Self-InsuredAdminSure
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Case No. ADJ7532937, ADJ7532958, ADJ7532949
Regular
Mar 28, 2018

ANGELO T. DI GENOVA vs. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration in the case of Angelo T. Di Genova v. City of Manhattan Beach. The Board affirmed the WCJ's denial of a credit for payments made by the defendant, as the allowance of such credit is discretionary. The Board found no abuse of discretion in the WCJ's decision, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDADMINSUREPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeLabor Code section 4909creditHerrera v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Cordes v. General Dynamics-Astronauticsdiscretionary authorityabuse of discretion
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