CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ1377755 (FRE 0242857) ADJ1891281 (FRE 0242858)
Regular
Oct 11, 2010

RUDOLPH GUTIERREZ vs. DERREL'S MINI STORAGE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE, CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Applicant Gutierrez's petition for reconsideration of a January 19, 2010 stipulation and order. Applicant contended the settlement was not secured with his consent. The Board treated his petition as a motion to set aside the award. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to consider the set-aside petition and conduct further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition to Set AsideStipulation and OrderPro SeAdministrative Law JudgeDismissedReturned to Trial LevelAwardConsent
References
Case No. ADJ2033145 (LAO 0877321) ADJ1126357 (LAO 0877370)
Regular
Jun 06, 2012

PABLO RAMIREZ vs. BAU FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Pablo Ramirez and defendants Bau Furniture Manufacturing and Berkshire Hathaway. The Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The amended decision affirmed the original ruling but dismissed a remaining lien balance for Paramount Physicians Medical Group with prejudice. This modification specifically addressed a lien claim previously asserted.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPABLO RAMIREZBAU FURNITURE MANUFACTURINGBERKSHIRE HATHAWAYADJ2033145ADJ1126357OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ
References
Case No. ADJ8949345
Regular
Jul 22, 2014

JANINE CALVIN vs. ELINGS PARK FOUNDATION, OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Janine Calvin's petition for reconsideration of a decision finding she did not sustain a work-related injury. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report, which found it improbable that the applicant sustained the alleged injury due to inconsistencies in her testimony. Specifically, the judge questioned the applicant's claim of being instructed to set up a tennis court on a rainy day when reporting for work, and also found her explanation for delayed reporting of the injury to be unconvincing. The judge gave great weight to the credibility assessment of the witnesses.

Petition for ReconsiderationDeniedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantElings Park FoundationOak River Insurance CompanyBerkshire Hathaway HomestateInjury AOE/COECredibility FindingGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.
References
Case No. ADJ7174816
Regular
Jun 23, 2015

YOLANDA ESCOBEDO vs. COMFORT INN \u0026 SUITES, OAKRIVER INSURANCE CO., BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE CO., FIRST COMPENSATION/MARKET/ENDURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a Notice of Intention to Dismiss Lien. This dismissal was because the Notice of Intention was an interlocutory procedural order, not a final decision eligible for reconsideration. However, the Board returned the case to the WCJ to treat the petition as an objection to the Notice of Intention. This allows the WCJ to consider the lien claimant's arguments regarding non-receipt of notice and proceed accordingly.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to Dismiss LienNon-AppearanceLien ConferenceGood CauseFinal OrderInterlocutory Procedural OrdersSubstantive Rights
References
Case No. ADJ7408183
Regular
Feb 09, 2016

GABRIEL LOPEZ vs. EXPRESS REGENCY PARKING, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

This case involves a dispute over conflicting stay orders on lien claims filed by Landmark Medical Management. The Appeals Board granted Landmark's Petition for Removal, rescinding a June 26, 2015 order that stayed proceedings due to criminal and civil indictments against Landmark. This rescinded order was superseded by an earlier, broader stay order from May 14, 2015, in a consolidated matter. The Board is consolidating this case with the prior stayed matters to ensure consistent application of a single stay order.

Petition for RemovalLandmark Medical ManagementPharmaFinance LLCMedRx Funding LLCSupplemental Minute Ordercriminal indictmentscivil complaintconflicting stay orderOscar ArreolaWestern Door & Trim
References
Case No. ADJ2975271 (OXN 0141978)
Regular
Feb 09, 2018

BAUDELIO CHAVARRIA vs. AMERICAN LANDSCAPE, INC., BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted a petition for removal, rescinding a July 1, 2015, order that stayed proceedings on lien claims filed by Landmark Medical Management. This rescission was based on a conflict with a prior, overarching stay order issued on May 14, 2015, in a consolidated matter. The Board found that the earlier stay order takes precedence and ordered this matter consolidated with the previously stayed cases pending before WCJ Devine.

Petition for RemovalSupplemental Minute OrderLien ClaimsCriminal IndictmentsCivil ComplaintConflicting Stay OrderPrior Stay OrderRescindedAppeals BoardConsolidation
References
Case No. ADJ6671882
Regular
Jul 31, 2009

ANGELICA ALMANZA vs. VOLER TEAM APPAREL, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

In this case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award requiring neurological and psychiatric consultations for the applicant. The defendant argued that a psychiatric consultation was barred by Labor Code section 3208.3(d) as the applicant had less than six months of employment. However, the Appeals Board found the record inadequate to determine if a psychiatric injury was actually claimed. Therefore, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the award, and returned the matter for further proceedings to establish a proper record.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAngelica AlmanzaVoler Team ApparelBerkshire Hathaway Homestate CompaniesADJ6671882ReconsiderationFindings and AwardNeurological consultationsPsychiatric consultationsIndustrial injury
References
Case No. ADJ10828637, ADJ10828639
Regular
Nov 07, 2019

DAVID VALDIVIA vs. KLS WORLDWIDE CHAUFFEURED SERVICES, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied David Valdivia's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, only granted if substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will result from denial, and reconsideration would be inadequate. The Board found the petitioner failed to demonstrate these grounds based on the WCJ's report. Additionally, the Board admonished the lien claimant's attorney for violating procedural rules regarding exhibit submission and page limitations.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationlien claimantSaam AhmadiniaWCAB Rule 10842(c)Administrative Director Rule 10205.12(10)
References
Case No. ADJ6614873
Regular

ALEJANDRA AGUILERA vs. LEXMAR DISTRIBUTION INC.;REDWOOD FIRE CASUALTY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied petitions for reconsideration in the case of Aguilera v. Lexmar Distribution Inc. The WCAB adopted the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report and recommendations for denial. The Board admonished the lien claimants' representative for procedural failures and material misrepresentations, specifically regarding a hearing notice. While sanctions were not imposed this time, the WCAB warned of future imposition for similar conduct.

Petitions for ReconsiderationDenialLien ClaimantsWCAB Rules of Practice and ProcedureMisrepresentations of FactNotice of Lien TrialWCJ's Report and RecommendationSanctionsWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge
References
Case No. ADJ8191009, ADJ6834343, ADJ8191008
Regular
Sep 20, 2016

ARTHUR ANDERSEN vs. AL LEWIS TRUCKING, REDWOOD FIRE \& CASUALTY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The defendant, Al Lewis Trucking and its insurer, filed a Petition for Reconsideration of a prior Findings and Award. However, before the Board could rule on that petition, the defendant withdrew it. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition to WithdrawDismissedFindings and AwardWCJADJSanta Rosa District OfficeArthur AndersenAl Lewis Trucking
References
Showing 1-10 of 211 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational