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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. ADJ8247092
Regular
Nov 22, 2013

EMILIO CASTELLANOS vs. BONDY HANEY SERVICES, INC., FIRSTCOMP INSURANCE

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies a Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Emilio Castellanos vs. Bondy Haney Services, Inc. and FirstComp Insurance. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report and reasoning in denying the petition. The Board also clarified that the issues in this case are unaffected by the preliminary injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic, Inc., et al., v. Christine Baker, et al.* Consequently, the petition for reconsideration is denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportAngelotti Chiropracticpreliminary injunctiondeny reconsiderationADJ8247092Bondy Haney ServicesFirstcomp InsuranceEmilio Castellanos
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Case No. ADJ2513573
Regular
Jun 02, 2010

SUSAN PORTER vs. SHERROD CHIROPRACTIC, INC., dba PLACER CHIROPRACTIC

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Susan Porter's petition for reconsideration of the arbitrator's decision. The Board adopted and incorporated the arbitrator's report as the basis for its denial. The specific reasons for the denial are contained within the arbitrator's report, which was not provided in this excerpt. Therefore, the original decision stands.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration DeniedArbitrator's ReportApplicantDefendantSherrod ChiropracticPlacer ChiropracticADJ2513573SAC 0369934Petition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ8212795
Regular
Dec 31, 2013

JENATHANI vs. JENSEN'S MINUTE SHOPPE, ATHEN ADMINISTRATORS

The Appeals Board dismissed a Petition for Removal filed by Landmark Medical Management on behalf of a lien claimant. However, construing the petition as a request for reconsideration, the Board granted it. Citing the federal district court's preliminary injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker* regarding the lien activation fee, the Board rescinded the WCJ's order imposing sanctions. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationOrder to Pay SanctionsLabor Code section 5813Labor Code section 4903.06lien activation feeDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedAngelotti Chiropractic v. Bakerpreliminary injunction
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Case No. ADJ8037723
Regular
Dec 29, 2019

ESVIN RODRIGUEZ vs. BLUE CHIP, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien for failure to pay a lien activation fee. This dismissal was based on Labor Code section 4903.06. However, a federal court injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker* had previously enjoined enforcement of this fee requirement effective November 19, 2013. Consequently, the Board rescinded the dismissal order and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationLien Activation FeeLabor Code section 4903.06Angelotti Chiropractic v. BakerPreliminary InjunctionWCJ orderRescindedReturned to trial levelLien claimantWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
References
Case No. ADJ2340078 (SDO 0299855), ADJ1779622 (SDO 0304111), ADJ6531135
Regular
Dec 17, 2013

FELIX SANDOVAL vs. PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE by CHARTIS

A lien claimant's petition for reconsideration was granted after their lien was dismissed for failing to pay the required activation fee. This dismissal was based on Labor Code section 4903.06, which was subject to a federal preliminary injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker*. Due to the injunction, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the dismissal order. The case is now returned to the administrative law judge for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationLien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06Preliminary injunctionAngelotti Chiropractic v. BakerWCJRescindReturn to trial level
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Case No. ADJ6969562
Regular
Dec 09, 2013

VERONICA LIMON vs. CASA HEALTHCARE, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's order dismissing a lien claimant's lien. This dismissal was based on the lien claimant's failure to timely pay the lien activation fee required by Labor Code section 4903.06. However, a federal court injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker* had enjoined enforcement of these fee provisions. Consequently, the matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a decision in light of the injunction.

Lien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals Boardpreliminary injunctionAngelotti Chiropractic v. BakerWCJrescind orderlien claim dismissaltrial level
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Case No. ADJ6863928
Regular
Dec 02, 2013

MARIA PUERTAS vs. CINTAS CORPORATION, SEDGWICK CMS

Here's a summary for a lawyer: The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's order dismissing a lien claimant's lien. This dismissal was based on the claimant's failure to timely pay a lien activation fee under Labor Code section 4903.06. However, a federal court preliminary injunction in *Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker* enjoined enforcement of this fee provision, making the WCJ's dismissal improper. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.

Lien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJpreliminary injunctionAngelotti Chiropractic v. Bakerfederal district courtrescinded orderreturned to trial level
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Case No. ADJ1523688 (LBO 0365929)
Regular
Feb 03, 2017

INEZ LOPEZ vs. AMERICAN TEXTILE MAINTENANCE COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing a lien claim for failure to pay the lien activation fee. The lien claimant paid the fee after the dismissal date, but within a period extended by a federal court order vacating a prior injunction. The WCAB held that the federal court order permitted payment until December 31, 2015, overriding the statutory deadline for this specific case. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimWCJSidhu Chiropractic Inc.Figueroa v. B.C. Doering Co.Angelotti ChiropracticInc. v. Bakerpreliminary injunction
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Case No. ADJ6984624
Regular
Dec 11, 2013

LUIS JASSO vs. WYATT SUBMETERING INC., FLOW CONSTRUCTION CO., TRAVELERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration after lien claimants were dismissed for failing to pay a lien activation fee. This fee requirement was subsequently enjoined by a federal district court. Consequently, the Board rescinded the dismissal orders for the lien claimants. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06Preliminary injunctionAngelotti Chiropractic v. BakerWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationRescinded ordersReturned to trial levelWCJFederal district court
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