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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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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. ADJ11002880
Regular
Mar 10, 2020

ROGELIO SANCHEZ vs. LA PALMA FARMS, INC., ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision rescinded a prior award, finding insufficient evidence to support sanctions against former attorney Ozeran for missed conferences and improper filings. The Board reallocated attorney's fees, granting Ozeran $1,000 and current attorney Stone $2,750, based on the overall work and results obtained. Ozeran's earlier conduct related to conference attendance and procedural service issues was deemed to have reasonable justification, negating the basis for sanctions. The Board also admonished Ozeran for disrespectful language used in his filings.

WCABReconsiderationAttorney's FeesSanctionsPetition for RemovalProof of ServiceWCAB RulesQMECompromise and ReleaseLabor Code Section 4906(d)
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Case No. ADJ1497584 (SAC 0370207)
Regular
Jan 01, 2013

ERNEST SURITA vs. FRANCHISE TAX BOARD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by Mr. McKown. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because Mr. McKown was not an aggrieved party by the WCJ's order, as the applicant had already substituted and dismissed him as counsel. Furthermore, the order was not considered final as it did not determine Mr. McKown's entitlement to attorney's fees. Therefore, the WCAB adopted the WCJ's report and dismissed the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationAggrieved PartyFinal OrderSubstitution of AttorneysNotice of Dismissal of AttorneyAbsolute Right to DismissAttorney's Fee EntitlementWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeSubstantive Right
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Case No. ADJ10065068
Regular
May 02, 2018

JOHN LAMBERT vs. COUNTY OF KERN

This case concerns a supplemental award of attorney's fees to the applicant's attorney. Following the denial of the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review by the Court of Appeal, the matter was remanded for this specific purpose. The applicant's attorney submitted a petition requesting \$9,765.00 for 27.9 hours of work at \$350 per hour in opposing the writ. Without objection from the defendant and after considering the reasonableness of the requested fees, the Appeals Board awarded the full \$9,765.00 in appellate attorney's fees.

Labor Code § 5801additional attorney's feessupplemental awardPetition for Writ of ReviewCourt of Appealappellate attorney's feestime loghourly ratecase-by-case basismerits of appellate work
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Case No. ADJ4094302 (AHM 0101287)
Regular
Jun 08, 2010

ROBERT STAMPS vs. KENNY-SHEA-TRAYLOR-FRONTIER-KEMPER JOINT VENTURE; AIG SERVICES, INC.

This case concerns a supplemental attorney's fee award for the applicant's attorney, John M. Urban, under Labor Code §5801. The Court of Appeal denied the defendant's petition for writ of review, finding no reasonable basis and remanding for attorney's fees. Applicant's attorney requested $5400.00 for 18 hours of work at $300 per hour, which the Board found reasonable. The Board awarded the requested amount to John M. Urban against the defendant joint venture.

ADJ4094302SUPPLEMENTAL ATTORNEY'S FEESLABOR CODE §5801Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate Districtpetition for writ of reviewno reasonable basisremandattorney's feesapplicant's attorneyJohn M. Urban
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Case No. ADJ2531693 (MON 0284829)
Regular
Feb 22, 2012

VIRGINIA SIEGEL vs. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES - EXTENSION DEPARTMENT BUSINESS, OCTAGON RISK SERVICES

This case involves the award of additional attorney's fees to applicant's counsel following a successful defense of a Petition for Writ of Review at the appellate level. The Court of Appeal had previously remanded the matter to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) for the purpose of making this supplemental award. Applicant's attorney requested $2,400.00 for six hours of work at $400.00 per hour, plus $179.07 in costs. The WCAB found this amount reasonable given the attorney's extensive experience and the successful outcome. An award of $2,579.07 in appellate attorney's fees and costs was made against the defendant.

Labor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of ReviewCourt of AppealSupplemental Attorney's FeeAppellate Attorney's FeeRemandWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReasonable Attorney FeesLegal ServicesPetition for Award of Attorney's Fee
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Case No. ADJ9508272
Regular
Oct 11, 2017

FERESHTEH ALAEI-NIA vs. MACY'S INC.

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an award of additional attorney's fees and costs to applicant's counsel. The Second District Court of Appeal had previously remanded the case for such an award after denying the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review. The Board reviewed the itemized request, considering factors like time, effort, skill, complexity, and the frivolous nature of the defendant's petition. Ultimately, the Board awarded $8,955.00 in attorney's fees and $120.14 in costs, totaling $9,075.14.

Writ of ReviewSupplemental Attorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Appellate Attorney's FeesCase-by-case basisFrivolous PetitionIndustrial Psychiatric InjuryVenue ChallengeReasonable Hourly RateItemization of Attorney's Fees
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Case No. ADJ355029 (LBO 0376107)
Regular
Feb 01, 2016

ALFRED ARRENDELL vs. IHSS/DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding attorney fees. The WCAB reviewed a lien claimant's attorney's dissatisfaction with the awarded fee of $600.00. Granting reconsideration, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and awarded the attorney $1,500.00, finding this amount to be a more reasonable fee based on the attorney's efforts in initiating settlement negotiations. The remaining withheld funds are to be paid directly to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseAttorney FeesReasonable FeeLien ClaimantFormer AttorneyAdministrative Law JudgeFindings and OrderRescinded
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Case No. ADJ2896184 [VNO 0375765] ADJ2755011 [VNO 0375766]
Regular
Jan 20, 2008

DAVID RUFF vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; PRESIDIUM, INC.

The Appeals Board grants reconsideration, rescinds the WCJ's decision awarding attorney's fees, and finds no good cause for fees or sanctions under Labor Code section 5811 and 5813. Penalties are deferred.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code § 5811Labor Code § 5813attorney's feessanctionsOrder Granting ReconsiderationWCJdue processevidentiary hearingmandatory settlement conference
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