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Case No. ADJ6475627
Regular
Oct 18, 2010

ANGEL MUNGUIA vs. FRAME CON, INC., CALIFORNIA CONTRACTORS NETWORK

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Angel Munguia. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has reviewed the petition and the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). For the reasons stated in the WCJ's report, which the Board adopts, the petition for reconsideration is denied. Therefore, the WCAB is upholding its previous decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAngel MunguiaFrame Con Inc.California Contractors NetworkNew York Claims ServicesADJ6475627Order Denying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgePetition for ReconsiderationAlfonso J. Moresi
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Case No. ADJ8949346, ADJ10021120
Regular
Aug 16, 2016

ANTHONY BERNARD EDWARDS (DEC) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration in the case of Anthony Bernard Edwards, deceased, versus the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. This decision allows for further review of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned outcome. All future communications regarding the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with the district office or through the Electronic Adjudication Management System. The order specifies that trial-level documents unrelated to the reconsideration petition should continue to be e-filed normally.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONCITY OF LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTSVAN NUYS DISTRICT OFFICEDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUESJUST AND REASONED DECISION
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Case No. ADJ1168599
Regular
May 29, 2009

STANLEY ANGEL (Deceased) WANDA ANGEL (Widow) vs. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, CRAWFORD & COMPANY, TRAVELERS

This case concerns a widow's petition for reconsideration of a denial of death benefits for her husband, Stanley Angel, who died of multiple myeloma. The Appeals Board previously ruled that there was insufficient substantial medical evidence to establish that Mr. Angel's exposure to toxic chemicals during his employment with Dow Chemical Company caused his illness. The widow argued the Board erred in disregarding the opinion of her Qualified Medical Evaluator, Dr. Harrison, and misapplied the burden of proof. However, the Board affirmed its prior decision, finding Dr. Harrison's revised opinion lacked a solid basis and was inconsistent with other evidence regarding the extent and duration of exposure.

Multiple MyelomaIndustrial InjuryToxic Chemical ExposureQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)Medical CausationLatency PeriodSubstantial Medical EvidenceBurden of ProofReconsiderationOccupational Medicine
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Case No. 2018 NY Slip Op 05983
Regular Panel Decision
Sep 06, 2018

Matter of Taylor v. Little Angels Head Start

Claimant, Laverne Taylor, sought workers' compensation benefits for a bilateral knee condition, alleging it was work-related due to changes in her job duties at Little Angels Head Start. She filed her claim over a year after leaving employment, and the employer controverted it due to lack of timely notice under Workers' Compensation Law § 18. Although a Workers' Compensation Law Judge initially awarded benefits, the Workers' Compensation Board reversed the decision, denying the claim. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that the employer lacked actual knowledge of a work-related injury and was prejudiced by the delay, as Taylor did not inform them of the work-related nature of her condition until much later.

Workers' Compensation BenefitsTimely NoticeWorkers' Compensation Law § 18Causally-Related InjuryAppellate ReviewBoard DiscretionEmployer KnowledgePrejudiceBilateral Knee ConditionMedical Leave
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 28, 1985

Angel Music, Inc. v. ABC Sports, Inc.

Angel Music, Inc., along with a class of music publishers, sued ABC Sports, Inc. and The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (Fox), alleging copyright infringement against ABC and breach of fiduciary duty against Fox. The copyright infringement claim stemmed from ABC's alleged unauthorized use of a copyrighted song in an Olympics broadcast. Angel Music contended Fox, acting as their trustee and agent, breached its fiduciary duty by failing to enforce their synchronization rights. Fox moved to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, arguing the breach of fiduciary duty was a state law claim without diversity. The court granted Fox's motion, concluding there was insufficient factual overlap for pendent party jurisdiction but allowed Angel Music to renew the claim after discovery if a relevant defense involving Fox emerged.

Copyright InfringementBreach of Fiduciary DutySubject Matter JurisdictionPendent JurisdictionPendent Party JurisdictionFederal Question JurisdictionClass ActionSynchronization RightsMusic PublishersTelevision Producers
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Case No. ADJ1168599 (WCK 0050522)
Regular
Mar 05, 2009

STANLEY ANGEL (Deceased) WANDA ANGEL (Widow) vs. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, CRAWFORD & COMPANY, TRAVELERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior finding that Stanley Angel's death from multiple myeloma was industrially caused by chemical exposure at Dow Chemical Company. The Board found insufficient evidence of sufficient exposure levels and duration to establish industrial causation. Medical opinions were split, but the Board found the applicant failed to meet the burden of proof for a causal connection. Consequently, the applicant received no further benefits.

Multiple MyelomaToxic Chemical ExposureIndustrial CausationQualified Medical EvaluatorLatency PeriodOrganic SolventsCumulative TraumaIndustrial InjuryWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration
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Case No. ADJ18437146
Regular
Jun 30, 2025

SHANNON BROWN vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, FEDERAL INSURANCE C/O CHUBB GROUP LOS ANGELES

Defendant Los Angeles Lakers and Federal Insurance Company sought removal of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order denying their petition to extend the cumulative trauma period and join additional defendants. The Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, finding that the WCJ's summary denial of the amended petition without a hearing or record violated due process. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's April 3, 2025 order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.

RemovalPetition for RemovalCumulative TraumaJoinderParty DefendantsWCJ OrderDue ProcessFair HearingAdjudicationRescinded
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Case No. ADJ19483147
Regular
Jun 19, 2025

MICHAEL LEWIS vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the arbitrator's Amended Findings and Award from April 8, 2024, in the case of Michael Lewis v. City of Los Angeles. The Board previously granted reconsideration due to an incomplete record, specifically missing exhibits and vocational evidence. The defendant, City of Los Angeles, sought reconsideration, asserting errors in the arbitrator's finding of catastrophic injury and permanent total disability. The WCAB emphasized the importance of due process and a complete evidentiary record for meaningful review, citing several legal precedents. The matter is returned to the arbitrator for further proceedings and to supplement the record.

WCABReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardArbitratorCity of Los AngelesCatastrophic injuryPermanent total disabilityLabor CodeBack injuryPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ1116172 (VNO 0542851 ADJ4496371 (LAO 0867566) ADJ3831355 (LAO 0828400)
Regular
Jul 13, 2011

DENISE MEEKS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MARTIN LUTHER KING HOSPITAL #225, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES METRO SO. CHC/HEATH CTRS. #226

The defendant in this workers' compensation case, County of Los Angeles, filed a petition for reconsideration of an award, alleging mutual mistake of fact regarding an overpayment of temporary disability indemnity. However, the defendant's legal representative subsequently informed the Board that the parties had informally resolved the dispute. Consequently, the defendant withdrew their petition for reconsideration. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has formally dismissed the defendant's petition as a result.

Petition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityOverpaymentMutual Mistake of FactAdministrative Law JudgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissal
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Case No. ADJ10237267
Regular
Jan 31, 2018

KENNETH ANGEL vs. ABLE ENGINEERING, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns applicant Kenneth Angel's request for a replacement Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in dentistry. Angel argued that the assigned QME, Dr. David Polushkin, was not licensed to practice at the West Covina location where the evaluation occurred. The Board denied reconsideration, finding insufficient evidence that Dr. Polushkin was ineligible to practice at that location, as "address of record" does not necessarily preclude other authorized practice sites. Furthermore, the Board noted that issues of QME eligibility are within the purview of the Administrative Director, not the Appeals Board.

QME panelreplacement QMEdental QMEWCJPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings of FactverificationwaivereligibilityAdministrative Director
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