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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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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. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ10809542; ADJ17227129
Regular
Apr 01, 2025

Rick Broussard vs. John Kirby, The Hartford, Oak River Insurance Company

Applicant Rick Broussard, a carpet cleaner, sustained industrial injuries to multiple body parts. Defendant Oak River Insurance Company sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision regarding the Labor Code section 5500.5 liability period and the scope of industrial injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amending the decision to include an express finding that the Labor Code section 5412 date of injury was August 2, 2017, and otherwise affirmed the WCJ's decision. The Board also clarified aspects of Labor Code section 5909 concerning the timeline for acting on reconsideration petitions and upheld the WCJ's findings on the date and extent of injury based on substantial medical evidence.

Labor Code section 5500.5Labor Code section 5412Petition for Reconsiderationcumulative injurydate of injurycompensable disabilitysubstantial evidenceagreed medical evaluatoroccupational diseasecarpal tunnel syndrome
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Case No. ADJ 1612085, ADJ 3458861, VNO 407730, VNO 407729
Regular
Aug 29, 2008

JOHN HANSEN vs. TILE TRENDS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, ZC INSURANCE

The WCAB denied reconsideration of a decision awarding permanent disability benefits to the applicant for industrial injuries to his spine, shoulders, knees, back, neck, and heart/internal system. The defendants argued that the WCJ erred in finding the date of injury, relying on certain medical opinions, and apportioning liability.

WCABTile SetterSpine InjuryShoulder InjuryKnee InjuryBack InjuryNeck InjuryHeart InjuryInternal System InjuryTemporary Disability
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Case No. ADJ8501790
Regular
Jul 29, 2015

Kelly Chase vs. St. Louis Blues Hockey Club, Federal Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed a prior finding of industrial injury for a professional hockey player against the St. Louis Blues. The WCAB found insufficient connection to California for jurisdiction, citing the player's limited games in the state compared to his overall career. This decision followed the precedent set in *Federal Insurance Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Johnson)*, which requires a legitimate and substantial connection to the state for jurisdiction. The WCAB concluded that 21 games out of 485 did not meet this standard for a cumulative injury claim.

WCABSt. Louis Blues Hockey ClubFederal Insurance CompanyADJ8501790Opinion and Decision After Reconsiderationcumulative industrial injuryprofessional hockey playersubject matter jurisdictionstatute of limitationssubstantial medical evidence
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Case No. ADJ1707650 (SAL 0075628)
Regular
Jun 20, 2011

KAREN CLARK (Deceased) JEFFREY J. CLARK(Dependent) vs. AIRBORNE EXPRESS/DHL, AMERICAN MANUFACTURER'S INSURANCE COMPANY/SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision that barred their death benefit claim due to the statute of limitations. They argued that compensable consequence injuries should be treated as new injuries, with the date of knowledge of industrial causation being the relevant date. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, adopting the judge's report, and amended the findings. The amended finding clarifies the injured worker's death from a Fentanyl overdose and asserts it was a compensable consequence of a prior industrial injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeath CaseLabor Code section 5406Compensable consequence injuriesStatute of limitationDate of knowledgeIndustrial injuryFentanyl overdosePetition for reconsiderationFindings and Order
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Case No. ADJ6655702
Regular
Mar 18, 2010

GERICK CATUGDA vs. WINKLEBLACK CONSTRUCTION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY c/o APPLIED RISK SERVICES

This case concerns whether the "going and coming rule" bars applicant's workers' compensation claim for injuries sustained during his commute. The defendant argued the rule applied, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied their petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the WCJ's finding that the applicant's employment required him to have transportation for multiple job sites, creating an exception to the rule. This decision aligns with established precedent, where transportation necessity for the employer's benefit removes the commute from the rule's exclusion.

Going and coming ruleindustrial injuryconstruction laborerhead injurybrain injurypsyche injuryspine injuryribs injurypelvis injuryarms injury
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Case No. ADJ3646270 (AHM 0108634)
Regular
Mar 20, 2009

GERLYNN GILLOGLY vs. KIMCO STAFFING SERVICES INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant claiming injury in 1999. The defendant sought removal of an order that took the case off calendar, arguing years of delay and prejudice. However, the Appeals Board denied removal, finding that delays were partly due to the applicant's right to change attorneys. The Board concluded there was no irreparable harm to the defendant and that evidentiary objections could be addressed at trial.

GERLYNN GILLOGLYKIMCO STAFFING SERVICES INC.LIBERTY MUTUALADJ3646270AHM 0108634Petition for RemovalOrder Denying PetitionDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedQualified Medical EvaluationTelemarketer
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Case No. ADJ4538958 (VNO 0407145)
Regular
Aug 18, 2010

MARTHA QUEVEDO vs. UNION FIDELITY LIFE, GENERAL ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the applicant's 100% permanent disability award without apportionment. However, it rescinded the WCJ's penalty against the defendant for unreasonable delay in paying permanent disability benefits. The Board found that there was genuine doubt regarding the applicant's total permanent disability until the doctor's deposition in September 2009, thus the defendant's payment rate prior to that was not unreasonable. Finally, the Board vacated the WCJ's reservation of jurisdiction over COLA increases as the date of injury predates the relevant statute.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryShoulder InjuryElbow InjuryHand InjuryGastrointestinal InjuryCardiovascular InjuryPsychological InjuryPermanent Disability
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