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Case No. LAO 0832818, VNO 0508728
Regular
Jan 22, 2008

TOMAS ALONZO (deceased) BEATRIZ ALONZO (widow) vs. NHAN VAN NGUYEN aka KEVIN CONSTRUCTION, illegally uninsured, DAVID BENAVIDES; PACIFIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a deceased worker, Tomas Alonzo, whose widow claims he was an employee of homeowner David Benavides. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that Alonzo was Benavides' employee because Alonzo's direct employer, Kevin Construction, was an unlicensed contractor. California law presumes unlicensed contractors and their employees are employees of the hiring party to ensure compensation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTomas AlonzoBeatriz AlonzoNhan Van NguyenKevin Constructionillegally uninsuredDavid BenavidesPacific Specialty Insurance CompanyLAO 0832818VNO 0508728
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Case No. ADJ7458165
Regular
May 26, 2011

ALONZO FRANCISCO vs. ADECCO, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an award for industrial injury to multiple body parts, temporary disability, and further medical treatment. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify that the Employment Development Department's lien takes precedence over the applicant's attorney fees. Attorney fees are now only payable from the remaining temporary disability indemnity after the EDD lien is satisfied, as statutory criteria for fees from EDD recovery were not met. Otherwise, the original findings regarding the industrial injury and need for medical treatment were affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdeccoInsurance Company of the State of PennsylvaniaAlonzo Franciscoindustrial injurytemporary disabilityEmployment Development DepartmentEDD lienattorney feesLabor Code section 5313
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Case No. ADJ1909228
Regular
Oct 18, 2010

ALONZO MALONE vs. FIRST TRANSIT, INC., NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant seeks reconsideration of a previous award granting further medical treatment for an admitted left knee injury. The defendant argues the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred by not relying on the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion and instead favoring the treating physician's recommendation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration. The WCAB rescinded the prior award and remanded the case back to the trial level for further development of the record and a new decision by the ALJ.

WCABAlonzo MaloneFirst TransitInc.National Union Fire InsuranceFindings and Awardbus driverindustrial injuryleft kneefurther medical treatment
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Case No. ADJ2177218
Regular
Jun 09, 2009

JOEL ALONZO vs. MISSION LINEN SUPPLY, CIGA on Behalf of CREDIT GENERAL in liquidation

This case involves a dispute over reimbursement for medical-legal expenses incurred by the applicant. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior order denying these expenses. The WCAB found the original record to be inadequate, lacking stipulations and sufficient evidence to decide the issue. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the prior order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The WCAB also emphasized the need for a prompt resolution given the long pendency of the case and the applicant's injury.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDJOEL ALONZOMISSION LINEN SUPPLYCIGAMEDICAL-LEGAL EXPENSESQUALIFIED MEDICAL EVALUATORSLABOR CODE SECTION 5811RECONSIDERATIONREMOVALFINDINGS AND ORDER
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Case No. ADJ10455970
Regular
Jul 15, 2019

CRESENCIO BENITEZ (Deceased); BEATRIZ GAONA (Widow) vs. AZITEX TRADING; EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION

Applicant sought death benefits for her husband's fatal pneumonia, alleging it resulted from cumulative industrial exposure. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied her petition for reconsideration, upholding the trial judge's finding that the decedent did not sustain industrial injury. This denial was based on the exclusion of applicant's medical evidence and adherence to the trial judge's report. One commissioner dissented, arguing the record was underdeveloped and further investigation into the decedent's workplace exposures was necessary for substantial justice.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardBeatriz GaonaCresencio BenitezAzitex TradingEmployers CompensationADJ10455970Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderMachine OperatorCumulative Injury
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Case No. ADJ1689923 (VNO 0557743)
Regular
May 21, 2013

, SEATRIZ VALDIVIA vs. , LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case involves multiple claims by Beatriz Valdivia against the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision. While affirming the overall decision, the WCAB rescinded the approved attorney's fees provision. The WCAB substituted a new provision stating that the $13,500 in attorney fees would be held in trust by the defendant pending a written agreement or court order for their division.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardBeatriz ValdiviaLos Angeles Unified School DistrictReconsiderationCompromise & ReleaseAttorney's FeesRescindedSubstitutedCourt OrderTrust
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Case No. ADJ9061807
Regular
May 26, 2016

VIRGINIA ALONZO vs. ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Virginia Alonzo's petition for reconsideration due to untimeliness. The petition was filed on April 4, 2016, more than 25 days after the WCJ's February 25, 2016 decision. Filing deadlines for reconsideration petitions are jurisdictional, and the Board lacks authority to act on late submissions. Additionally, the petitioner's representation notice was noted as deficient.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingDismissalJurisdictional Time LimitWCAB RulesProof of FilingNotice of RepresentationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemService by MailCalifornia Labor Code
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Case No. ADJ3872960
Regular
May 06, 2013

ALONZO WATKINS vs. LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case concerns applicant Alonzo Watkins' petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision denying his claim for unpaid benefits totaling $14,269.10. The WCAB denied reconsideration, finding that Watkins failed to provide substantial evidence of non-payment, as the employer presented proof of payment via checks issued over 16 years prior. The WCAB also ruled that Watkins raised the issue of the employer's failure to produce payment records for the first time on appeal, which is impermissible. Furthermore, the WCAB clarified that the record retention requirements for adjusting agencies do not mandate indefinite maintenance of claim files.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryLower ExtremitiesTeacherCompromise and ReleasePayment RecordsProof of PaymentNon-Payment
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Case No. ADJ8081723
Regular
Apr 29, 2014

BEATRIZ DELGADO vs. INDUSPAC CALIFORNIA, INC./WESTERN FOAM PACKING PRODUCTS, PINNACLE

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Applicant Beatriz Delgado. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition. The WCAB reasoned that reconsideration can only be sought for final orders that determine substantive rights or liabilities, not for interlocutory procedural orders. Pre-trial orders regarding evidence, discovery, trial setting, or venue are considered interlocutory and therefore not subject to reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalInterlocutory OrdersFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityPre-trial OrdersEvidenceDiscoverySetting for Trial
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Case No. ADJ11229680
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

BEATRIZ MACIAS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Applicant Beatriz Macias (deceased) sought reconsideration of a Findings of Fact and Award (F&A) that found her 100% permanently disabled but applied credits for earnings, temporary disability, and Labor Code section 4850 benefits. The defendant argued the credit was appropriate to prevent double recovery. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, determining that the WCJ improperly allowed credits for temporary disability indemnity, salary, or section 4850 benefits, as permanent disability compensates for physical loss and lost earning capacity, distinct from temporary disability. Consequently, the F&A was amended to permit credit solely for permanent disability paid and reasonable attorney fees, with the remainder of the F&A affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeputy SheriffMetastatic Breast CancerUlnar Nerve InjuryPermanent Total DisabilityPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 4850Temporary Total DisabilityPermanent Disability IndemnityCredit for Benefits Paid
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