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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ948816 (SFO 0499481) ADJ1273445 (SFO 0512742)
Regular
Nov 06, 2012

EDWIN SUAREZ vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by defendant Barrett Business Services, Inc. regarding a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted this petition. The WCAB determined that reconsideration is necessary to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented. This action will allow the Board to gain a complete understanding of the record and issue a just decision, potentially involving further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationPermissibly Self-InsuredBarrett Business ServicesEdwin SuarezAugust 16 2012Statutory time constraintsFactual and legal issues
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Case No. ADJ6794502
Regular
Sep 28, 2012

ALEJANDRO VIDAL PEREZ vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC.

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by Alejandro Vidal Perez against Barrett Business Services Inc. The Board adopted the reasoning of the administrative law judge's report and recommendation. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationSan Francisco District OfficeSelf-InsuredPermitOrder DismissingWCAB
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Case No. ADJ7722691
Regular
Apr 21, 2014

Tania Bello vs. Barrett Business Services, Inc.

This case involves Blue Shield of California's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's order dismissing its lien. The lien was dismissed because Blue Shield failed to appear at a Lien Conference, and the WCJ found proper service of the notice. Blue Shield claimed non-receipt of the hearing notice but the WCAB dismissed their petition as untimely. The petition was filed 27 days after the order, exceeding the 25-day jurisdictional limit for filing a petition for reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalLien ConferenceNotice of HearingServiceEAMSUntimely PetitionLabor Code § 5900(a)
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Case No. ADJ9762825
Regular
Feb 29, 2016

MARIA OLGA BARAJAS vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This case involves Maria Olga Barajas's workers' compensation claim against Barrett Business Services and Corvel. The applicant was injured on July 20, 2014, and her attempts to change her treating physician within the employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) were unsuccessful. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the original award. This award allowed the applicant to seek treatment outside the MPN at the defendants' expense due to the failure to facilitate a timely change of physician.

Medical Provider NetworkMPNPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardremovalchange of treating physicianinterim orderLabor Code § 4616.3(b)Title 8Regulations
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Case No. ADJ7288448, ADJ7345282
Regular
Oct 18, 2011

DERVIS ESPINAL vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES/BBSI

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initiated sanctions against attorneys Roy J. Park and Black and Rose LLP, jointly and severally, for $500.00. This action was taken for failure to demonstrate good cause following a notice of intention to impose sanctions. No timely objection was filed by the attorneys. The WCAB accepted the payment of $500.00 received from Black and Rose LLP as full satisfaction of the imposed sanctions.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDremovalsanctionsLabor Code section 5813Appeals Board Rule 10561jointly and severallygood causetimely objectionDecision After RemovalGeneral Fund
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Case No. ADJ736716 (ANA 0400973) ADJ3010829 (ANA 0400924) ADJ7503662 ADJ8980493
Regular
Nov 08, 2013

JAIME RAMIREZ vs. HIGH GRADE FORM, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, ZURICH, CHARTIS

This case involved a Petition for Reconsideration challenging a lien dismissal. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition, adopting the WCJ's report. The lien was dismissed because the $100 lien activation fee required by Labor Code section 4903.06(a) was not paid, making the necessity of the services irrelevant. While the dismissal applied to services pre-dating July 31, 2012, the Board noted potential future claims for services rendered on May 6, 2013, would require a $150 filing fee and could be pursued as a petition for costs.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien dismissalLabor Code section 4903.06(a)Lien activation feeInterpreting servicesWCAB hearingINJAB RefundablePetition for costsCalifornia Lien Services
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Case No. ADJ4280040 (VNO 0557524)
Regular
Jun 09, 2010

CARLOS GUZMAN vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

This case involves a supplemental attorney's fee award for applicant's counsel. The Court of Appeal denied the defendant's petition for writ of review and remanded for attorney's fees and costs. While the applicant's attorney requested $2100 based on six hours at $350/hour, the Board awarded $1500 based on six hours at $250/hour, considering the attorney's recent admission to the bar and lack of specialization. Costs were not awarded as they were not requested.

Supplemental Attorney's FeesLabor Code §5801Petition for Writ of ReviewReasonable Attorney's FeesHourly RateState Bar AdmissionCertified SpecialistWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardBarrett Business ServicesInc.
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Case No. ADJ7242426
Regular
Jul 21, 2011

OSCAR GUEVARA vs. G&C MECHANICAL, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ7242426, concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant. The Board granted the petition because further study of the factual and legal issues is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Consequently, all future filings in this matter must be directed to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardG&C MechanicalBarrett Business ServicesCorvelStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersAlfonso J. Moresi
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Case No. ADJ3459373 (VNO 0543932)
Regular
May 04, 2009

Antonio Leyva vs. Emmons Roof Service, Barrett Business, Corvel Sacramento

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a previous award, finding applicant Antonio Leyva's injury did not arise out of and occur in the course of employment. The Board determined the "going and coming rule" applied, as Leyva's earlier start time for his roofing job was not an extraordinary circumstance constituting a "special mission." Therefore, the commute to the job site was not covered.

Going and coming ruleSpecial mission exceptionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardAntonio LeyvaEmmons Roof ServiceBarrett Business ServicesCorvel SacramentoWCJ
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