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Case No. ADJ4646699 (VNO 0453022) ADJ1524259 (VNO 0448334)
Regular
May 04, 2012

PATRICIA BARDLEY vs. R.R. DONNELLEY FINANCIAL, GALLAGHER BASSETT

This case involves an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB denied the petition, upholding the original finding of industrial injury to various body parts, temporary disability, and 17% permanent disability. The applicant argued for 100% permanent disability and challenged the apportionment to non-industrial rheumatoid arthritis. The WCAB adopted the judge's report, concluding the applicant's arguments were unsubstantiated by the record and that supplemental filings containing unintroduced evidence were improper.

BardleyR.R. Donnelley FinancialGallagher BassettADJ4646699ADJ1524259Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJindustrial injurypsych
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Case No. ADJ7238916
Regular
Jul 01, 2013

DESIREE SOLIS vs. ADP TOTALSOURCE FL XXIX, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which recommended denial based on the defendant's unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability benefits. The parties stipulated that no permanent disability had been paid despite a qualified medical examiner's opinion rating the disability. The WCJ's report also addressed and cured any technical defects in the original decision.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5313Smales v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.ADJ7238916Alvin R. Webberunreasonable delaypermanent disabilityL.C. section 5814penalty
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Case No. ADJ1024275 [LBO 0380832] ADJ539039 [LBO 0380831]
Regular
Sep 15, 2008

MARIA VASQUEZ vs. MICHAEL DAO, dba WEST DENTAL

Defendant's petition for reconsideration is denied because the issues raised were already dismissed in prior petitions. The Appeals Board is not the correct venue to challenge the actions of defendant's prior attorney.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCompromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationPetition to ReopenGood CauseInvalid C&RVoid C&RUnenforceable C&RTimely-FiledPetition for Writ of Review
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Case No. ADJ8841436
Regular
Jul 11, 2014

RONALD LAWRENCE vs. JOHN MUIR HEALTH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ronald Lawrence's petition for reconsideration of the denial of his back injury claim. The Workers' Compensation Judge found Lawrence not credible, citing inconsistencies in his account of the injury. The medical records were ambiguous and the judge gave great weight to his credibility determination, adopting the judge's reasoning for the denial.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJCredibilityBurden of ProofDisputed InjuryTestimonial EvidenceMedical RecordsLabor CodeAdmissibility of Evidence
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Case No. ADJ4455621 (AHM 0086346)
Regular
May 14, 2014

ALVIN CAVALIER vs. BABCOCK & WILCOX; ACE USA, Administered By ESIS, INC.

This case involves Alvin Cavalier's workers' compensation claim against Babcock & Wilcox and its administrator, ACE USA. Cavalier petitioned for reconsideration of a prior decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The WCAB has denied Cavalier's petition, adopting the reasoning of the administrative law judge and incorporating it into their order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationAlvin CavalierBabcock & WilcoxACE USAESISInc.ADJ4455621
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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. ADJ10575430
Regular
May 05, 2017

FERNANDO MENDOZA vs. CR&R INCORPORATED, XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal in the case of *Mendoza v. CR&R Inc.* Removal is an extraordinary remedy, granted only if substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will occur and reconsideration will not be an adequate remedy. The Board found that the defendant failed to demonstrate these criteria based on the Administrative Law Judge's report and analysis. Therefore, the petition was denied, allowing the case to proceed through the standard review process.

Petition for RemovalDeniedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationWCJ ReportAdministrative Law JudgeExtraordinary RemedyADJ10575430
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Case No. ADJ3328242 (SAC 0369772)
Regular
Mar 07, 2009

FRANK R. SANTOS vs. AMERICAN AIR MECHANICAL, INC., FIRST COMP OMAHA for ENDURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an applicant, Frank R. Santos, and defendants American Air Mechanical, Inc. and First Comp Omaha. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an order denying reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge and gave great weight to their credibility determination. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration has been denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeCredibility FindingGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Denial of ReconsiderationAmerican Air MechanicalFirst Comp OmahaEndurance Insurance CompanyADJ3328242
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Case No. ADJ 7552376
Regular
Apr 04, 2016

HECTOR REYES BARRERA vs. RCO REFORESTING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Hector Reyes Barrera sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that he settled his right to a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (SJDB) voucher in a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement. Barrera argued he did not understand he was waiving this benefit and did not initial the relevant section. However, the C&R clearly stated the settlement amount included monies for the SJDB voucher, and the Order Approving C&R explicitly included SJDB in the release. Therefore, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that Barrera settled his entitlement to the SJDB voucher.

Supplemental Job Displacement BenefitsSJDB voucherCompromise and ReleaseC&RPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJwaivervocational rehabilitationentitlement
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Case No. ADJ17371801; ADJ18218517
Regular
Oct 10, 2025

MARIO PALACIOS vs. PLAN B ADVANTAGE, INC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Mario Palacios petitioned for removal from a WCJ's order mandating in-person appearances for himself and two witnesses to verify signatures on a Compromise and Release (C&R). He also sought clarification on electronic signatures and challenged a prior C&R disapproval. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, rescinding the August 4, 2025 order and allowing Palacios to appear remotely to verify his signature. The Board declined to issue an advisory opinion on electronic signatures but referenced relevant codes, and deemed the challenge to the prior C&R disapproval moot due to an amended C&R.

Petition for RemovalCompromise and ReleaseElectronic SignaturesIn-Person HearingRemote AppearanceDue ProcessWCJ OrderRescind OrderGood CauseWitness Testimony
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