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Case No. ADJ656556
Regular
Jun 11, 2012

Armando Lopez vs. Barrett Business Services Inc.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior WCJ decision. The Board rescinded the previous decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. The Board noted that the issue is "course of employment," not "scope of employment," but did not rule on the merits of the case.

Armando LopezBarrett Business ServicesWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationScope of EmploymentCourse of EmploymentAdministrative Law JudgeRescindReturn for Further ProceedingsDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ9606696
Regular
Oct 12, 2018

JORGE LOPEZ vs. VERIZON WIRELESS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Jorge Lopez's Petition for Reconsideration against Verizon Wireless. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's (WCJ) report and opinion, giving great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination of witnesses. No substantial evidence was presented to warrant overturning the WCJ's decision. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ credibility determinationGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.substantial evidenceOpinion and Order DenyingADJ9606696Riverside District OfficeJorge LopezVerizon Wireless
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Case No. ADJ4512246 (OXN 0147785) ADJ7271702; ADJ7271747
Regular
Jan 19, 2016

ARMANDO BANUELOS vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This case involves applicant Armando Banuelos seeking reconsideration of a prior workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied the applicant's. The Board rescinded the prior award, amending findings to establish industrial injury to the right elbow and wrist as a cumulative trauma, and removing psychiatric injury as compensable. The permanent disability for the cumulative trauma was reduced, and all other findings were affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardArmando BanuelosSouthern California Edisonindustrial psychiatric injurysleep disorderGERDheadachescumulative traumaspecific injurypermanent disability
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Case No. ADJ9301001
Regular
Sep 29, 2016

Armando Garcia vs. Geraldine Whitney, Fred Whitney

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Armando Garcia's petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's finding that he was not an employee of Geraldine Whitney at the time of his injury. The Board agreed that Garcia's belief of working for free rent did not establish an employment contract. Conflicting evidence regarding the parties' relationship supported the WCJ's reasonable determination that no express or implied employment agreement existed due to lack of consideration. Therefore, Garcia's claim for workers' compensation benefits was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardArmando GarciaGeraldine WhitneyFred WhitneyADJ9301001Employee statusImplied contractConsiderationLabor Code section 3357Presumption of employment
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Case No. ADJ845263 (ANA 0397766)
Regular
Feb 19, 2015

JORGE LOPEZ vs. PIZZA HUT, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jorge Lopez's Petition for Reconsideration. The petitioner withdrew their reconsideration request because the parties had reached a Compromise and Release agreement. This settlement rendered the reconsideration process moot.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseWCJ decisionapplicantdefendantPizza HutAce American Insurance CompanyGallagher BassettADJ845263
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Case No. ADJ6821265
Regular
Oct 07, 2013

LORETTA LOPEZ vs. ROBERT DAVIES, D.D.S, ZENITH INSURANCE

In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a petition for reconsideration filed by the applicant, Loretta Lopez. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) as stated in their report. Consequently, the applicant's petition for reconsideration was officially denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeniedAdministrative Law JudgeWCJRecord reviewIncorporated reportSan Bernardino District OfficeZenith InsuranceLoretta Lopez
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Case No. ADJ2831208 (GOL 0090431) ADJ894034 (GOL 0090432)
Regular
Aug 10, 2009

JOSE LOPEZ vs. QUALITY PLASTERING, GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY

The applicant, Jose Lopez, was awarded a 25% penalty for the defendant's failure to pay the full settlement amount. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing they paid the amount agreed upon in the addenda to the Compromise and Release Agreement. However, the Board found the Orders Approving Compromise and Release, which specified a higher payment to the applicant, became final when the defendant failed to seek timely reconsideration. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied, affirming the penalty.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardQuality PlasteringGolden Eagle Insurance CompanyJose LopezReconsiderationFindings and AwardLabor Code section 5814PenaltyAttorney's FeeLabor Code section 5814.5
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Case No. ADJ8239515
Regular
Mar 24, 2014

BRIJIDO LOPEZ vs. THE BAKING ALLIANCE, INC., EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning Brijido Lopez's claim. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report recommending amendments. Ultimately, the WCAB affirmed the January 6, 2014 decision but amended it to reflect that no further medical treatment is necessary. The previous award of benefits was deleted as part of this amendment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationWCJ ReportGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationAmended DecisionNo Further Medical TreatmentAward DeletedBrijido LopezThe Baking Alliance
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Case No. ADJ1316873 (LBO 0325861)
Regular
May 16, 2012

MIGUEL LOPEZ vs. TRI-STATE RESTORATIONS, INC., CREDIT GENERAL INSURANCE

This case concerns Miguel Lopez's appeal regarding inadequate notice of his employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) and denial of treatment requests. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied his petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found that the applicant received adequate notice of the MPN and was treated by an MPN physician for over three years. Furthermore, issues regarding specific treatment denials were not properly raised at trial and can be addressed in a new filing. The applicant's motion to strike was deemed premature given the procedural posture of the case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTri-State RestorationsInc.California Insurance Guarantee AssociationMiguel LopezPetition to StrikeMedical Provider NetworkMPNDr. Mark GreenspanDr. Domenick Sisto
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Case No. ADJ11391724, ADJ11391757
Regular
Oct 03, 2019

PABLO LOPEZ DURAN vs. SOUTH HILLS ACADEMY, CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA, CRESCENT HOTELS & RESORTS, LLC, CHUBB INSURANCE GROUP, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves applicant Pablo Lopez Duran and multiple defendants including South Hills Academy, Church Mutual Insurance Company, Security National Insurance Company, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC, and Chubb Insurance Group. The Board granted a petition for reconsideration and affirmed a prior order regarding sanctions and costs. Specifically, Chubb Insurance Group, administered by Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., was ordered to pay an additional $395 for attorneys' fees related to a petition for fees, less any credit for prior payments.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSOUTH HILLS ACADEMYCHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYAMTRUST NORTH AMERICACRESCENT HOTELS & RESORTSLLCCHUBB INSURANCE GROUPGALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICESINC.
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