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Case No. ADJ824062 (VNO 0395359) ADJ1729914 (VNO 0452072) ADJ385264 (VNO 0548716) ADJ4506449 (VNO 0548713)
Regular
May 11, 2016

SHARON SPRAGUE vs. BEVERLY FABRICS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, BROADSPIRE, SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, MIKASA, SOMPO JAPAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

This case involves multiple injury claims for Sharon Sprague against Beverly Fabrics and Mikasa, primarily concerning back, hip, and fibromyalgia injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address disputes over permanent disability ratings and apportionment of injuries. The WCAB rescinded prior findings, finding insufficient evidence for permanent total disability and the exact causation of fibromyalgia. The matter is remanded for further proceedings to develop the record on fibromyalgia causation, permanent disability, and apportionment.

CIGASompo JapanReconsiderationJoint Findings Award OrdersPermanent DisabilityApportionmentFibromyalgiaScapula/Rhomboid StrainBilateral KneesAgreed Medical Evaluator
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Case No. ADJ9099771
Regular
Apr 18, 2014

Gary Reynolds vs. Michael Thomas Connolly, Beverly Connolly

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision grants reconsideration to remove Beverly Connolly as a named employer, as she was never properly joined in the proceedings. The Board affirms the original finding that Gary Reynolds was an employee of Michael Thomas Connolly, based on Labor Code § 2750.5's conclusive presumption for work exceeding $500 when the worker lacks a valid contractor's license. The employer's arguments regarding estoppel, due process, and the UEBTF's joinder were rejected. The Board found that Reynolds was not an excluded employee under Labor Code § 3352(h) as the work was for Connolly's rental business, not his personal residence.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardEmployee StatusBeverly ConnollyUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundUEBTFContractor's LicenseEstoppelLabor Code Section 2750.5
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Case No. ADJ8381872
Regular
Sep 02, 2017

PATSY VIDO vs. HANCOCK FABRICS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Patsy Vido's workers' compensation claim against Hancock Fabrics and its insurer, ACE American Insurance Company. The applicant, Vido, petitioned for reconsideration of a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the Administrative Law Judge's report. Ultimately, the Board denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning provided by the WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationHancock FabricsACE American Insurance CompanyESISADJ8381872BakersfieldS.A. Green
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Case No. ADJ1543782
Regular
Aug 18, 2009

Richard E. Knudsen vs. CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

In this workers' compensation case, the Board denied the defendant City of Beverly Hills' reconsideration of its prior decision. The Board had overturned a judge's finding that a police officer's shoulder injury sustained while exercising in the station gym during off-duty hours was not industrial. The Board determined the injury was compensable because it was a reasonable expectancy of employment under the specific circumstances. This decision reinforces the finding that the officer's workout was a reasonable part of his employment, even during off-duty hours.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCity of Beverly Hillspolice officerleft shoulder injuryindustrial injuryreasonable expectancyoff-duty hoursgymcompensablereconsideration
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Case No. ADJ1484892 (SBR 0318885)
Regular
May 04, 2015

JOANNE CORSON vs. BEVERLY MANOR SANITARIUM, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE EXCESS CARRIER

In *Corson v. Beverly Manor Sanitarium*, the applicant sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB granted reconsideration to allow further study of the factual and legal issues involved. This is a preliminary step to ensure a just and reasoned decision after a thorough review. All future correspondence related to the reconsideration petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationBeverly Manor SanitariumPermissibly Self-InsuredAmerican Home Assurance Excess CarrierAIG ClaimsStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ218048 (VNO 0530772) ADJ1017219 (VNO 0373730) ADJ2748924 (VNO 0373487)
Regular
Apr 20, 2018

GILBERT TORRES vs. BEVERLY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; Permissibly Self-Insured; administered by KEENAN \u0026 ASSOCIATES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Beverly Community Hospital. The dismissal was based on the petition being "skeletal" and failing to meet the specific pleading requirements outlined in Labor Code section 5902 and WCAB Rules 10842, 10846, and 10852. Specifically, the petition did not detail the grounds for reconsideration, cite the record, or explain how the evidence failed to support the findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalSkeletal PetitionLabor Code § 5902Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10842Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10846Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10852Administrative Law JudgeApplicant
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Case No. ADJ8835660
Regular
Jan 19, 2018

JOE CASILLAS vs. GRAYD A PRECISION METAL FABRICATORS; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by the defendant regarding a permanent total disability award for Joe Casillas. The defendant argued against the total disability finding, questioned injury to the left upper extremity, and contested the basis for vocational rehabilitation findings. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the findings, rescinding the finding of injury to the left upper extremity due to the applicant unilaterally withdrawing that issue. However, the Board affirmed the permanent total disability finding based on substantial medical and vocational evidence, including the applicant's significant limitations in daily living and unsuitability for vocational rehabilitation, despite the absence of left upper extremity injury.

Permanent total disabilityvocational rehabilitationindustrial injurybilateral upper extremitiescervical spinepsychefabricatorState Compensation Insurance Fundpetition for reconsiderationadministrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ11428234
Regular
Oct 17, 2025

RAMON COLLADO vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CENTINELA STATE PRISON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues in Ramon Collado's case against the California Department of Corrections and Centinela State Prison. Collado sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order from July 28, 2021, which concluded he failed to prove an industrially caused heart/hypertension injury between December 20, 2012, and August 14, 2018. The Board found the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion on whether Collado's condition was an aggravation or mere exacerbation of prior injuries was unclear and contradictory, failing to constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, including the development of the medical record and a determination on the applicability of Labor Code section 3212 presumptions.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardRamon ColladoCalifornia Department of CorrectionsCentinela State PrisonState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Orderworkers' compensation administrative law judgeindustrially caused injuryexacerbation
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Case No. ADJ1128865 (VNO 0244369), ADJ1909887 (VNO 0181430)
Regular
Jan 09, 2012

JOE NAVARRO vs. LOCKHEED MARTIN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision regarding Joe Navarro's claims against Lockheed Martin. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's report, which found Navarro to be an unreliable historian with significant symptom magnification. Consequently, the Board denied injury claims for heart and high blood pressure, and upheld a 27% permanent disability award for a psyche injury, based on the judge's credibility findings.

ADJ1128865ADJ1909887plastic parts fabricatorplastic parts fabricator supervisorcontinuous traumapsyche injurypermanent disabilitynon-industrial apportionmentcredible historiansymptom magnification
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Case No. ADJ12865802
Regular
Sep 22, 2025

JENNIFER CHASE vs. SOUTHERN IMPLANTS OF NORTH AMERICA, TRAVELERS PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration regarding the denial of a psychiatric injury claim. The WCAB found significant issues with the applicant's attorney's legal citations, including apparent fabrications, prompting a Notice of Intention to impose sanctions of up to $2,500.00. The final decision on the merits of the psychiatric injury claim is deferred pending the resolution of the sanctions issue. Aggrieved parties may seek a writ of review after the WCAB issues its final decision.

Psychiatric injuryAdjudication NumberPetition for ReconsiderationFindings & AwardQualified Medical ExaminerAOE/COESanctionsLabor Code section 5909WCAB Rule 10421Bad faith
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