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Case No. ADJ322024 (FRE 0248360)
Regular
Dec 29, 2011

KEVIN MILLER vs. CA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO, SEDGWICK CLAIMS

Defendant CA State University Fresno sought reconsideration of a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition to allow further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is deemed necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision after thorough review. Pending the decision after reconsideration, all communications must be filed with the WCAB's Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationCA State University FresnoSedgwick ClaimsDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionFurther Proceedings
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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. ADJ3609759
Regular
Jan 14, 2016

LEONEL COLLAZO vs. GLOBAL MANUFACTURING, AIG CLAIMS

In *Collazo v. Global Manufacturing*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision filed October 30, 2015. The WCAB determined reconsideration was necessary to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues for a just decision. All future filings related to the petition must be submitted directly to the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not to district offices or via e-filing, unless specifically noted otherwise. The WCAB stressed that a judge cannot act on settlement proposals while reconsideration is pending.

PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONWORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDGLOBAL MANUFACTURINGAIG CLAIMSADJ3609759LAO 0778512LOS ANGELES DISTRICT OFFICEOCTOBER 30 2015 DECISIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUES
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Case No. ADJ14336798
Regular
Oct 20, 2025

NADESH MOFOR vs. CA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND MCO, STATE EMPLOYEES SACRAMENTO

Defendant sought reconsideration of a July 23, 2025 Finding of Fact and Award (F&A) concerning applicant Nadesh Mofor's permanent disability for headaches and a temporary total disability (TTD) overpayment credit. Defendant contended its due process rights were violated due to the F&A issuing before its post-trial brief was considered, that the medical evidence for headaches was insubstantial, and that it was entitled to TTD overpayment credit. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration solely to correct the stipulated period of temporary disability from April 11, 2022, to June 2, 2022, and otherwise affirmed the F&A, concluding that the medical evidence for headaches was substantial and the denial of TTD overpayment credit was within the WCJ's discretion.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDNADESH MOFORCA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJUDICATION NUMBERSOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONFINDING OF FACT AND AWARDPERMANENT DISABILITYAPPORTIONMENTTEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY OVERPAYMENT
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Case No. ADJ20774559
Regular
Oct 09, 2025

JOANNE JOHNSON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

The Petition for Removal, filed in relation to a decision issued on April 10, 2025, has been voluntarily withdrawn by the petitioner. Due to this withdrawal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has ordered the dismissal of the petition. Consequently, the Petition for Removal is formally dismissed. The decision was dated and filed at San Francisco, California on October 9, 2025.

Petition for RemovalWithdrawn PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCA Highway PatrolLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundAdjustedState Contract ServicesAdjudication Number
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Case No. ADJ9077157
Regular
Jan 24, 2017

JOHN BIRTWELL vs. OAKLAND ATHLETICS, ACE, USA administered by SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded an order dismissing Mesa Medical Group's lien. The dismissal occurred because no objection was received to a Notice of Intention (NIT) for failure to appear at a lien conference. Although the objection was filed by CA Med Management, which had not formally filed a notice of representation, the WCAB found that due process requires a hearing on the merits of the lien claim. The case is returned to the trial level to determine if Mesa Medical Group has sufficient grounds for relief from its non-appearance.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienNotice of Intention (NIT)Lien ConferenceDeclaration of Readiness to Proceed (DOR)Objection to Notice of IntentionCA Med ManagementNotice of RepresentationLabor Code section 4903.6(b)WCAB Rule 10774.5
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Case No. ADJ8132169
Regular
Jul 14, 2015

HILARIO LOPEZ vs. LIBERTY LANDSCAPING, ZURICH NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the defendant, Liberty Landscaping and its insurer, sought reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board granted reconsideration, finding it necessary to conduct further study of the factual and legal issues. This allows for a more thorough review to ensure a just and reasoned outcome. All future communications regarding the petition for reconsideration must be directed to the Appeals Board's San Francisco office, not district offices, and should not be e-filed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLiberty LandscapingZurich North American Insurance CompanyADJ8132169Van Nuys District OfficeOpinion and OrderStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned Decision
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Case No. ADJ10765687
Regular
Oct 05, 2018

LUIS MACHAIN vs. COMMERCE LOGISTICS CENTER, LLC, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND AND EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Luis Machain v. Commerce Logistics Center, LLC. This decision was made based on an initial review of the record and statutory time constraints. The WCAB requires more time to thoroughly study the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future correspondence regarding the petition for reconsideration must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with the district office or through e-filing.

LUIS MACHAINCOMMERCE LOGISTICS CENTERLLCSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDEMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANYADJ10765687Van Nuys District OfficeOPINION AND ORDERGRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONAugust 17
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Case No. ADJ11080934
Regular
Oct 28, 2025

JUAN MARTINEZ vs. CREAM OF THE CROP AG SERVICE, INC.; CA FARM MANAGEMENT, INC.

The applicant, Juan Martinez, sought reconsideration of a prior decision that reversed a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order imposing sanctions against the defendant for alleged frivolous tactics. The Appeals Board originally found insufficient evidence of bad-faith conduct by the defendant, Cream of the Crop AG Service, Inc. and CA Farm Management, Inc. In this petition, the applicant sought clarification on the standard of review and claimed certain issues were not addressed. The Board denied the applicant's petition, reiterating its finding that the defendant's actions did not constitute bad-faith litigation tactics under Labor Code section 5813, and confirmed that the responsibility for pursuing discovery, such as a neuropsychological evaluation recommended by Dr. Bhatia in 2018, did not rest solely on the defendant.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 5813SanctionsAttorneys' FeesFrivolous TacticsBad Faith ConductNeuropsychology EvaluationAdditional PanelsReconsideration Proceedings
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Case No. ADJ7532305
Regular
Jul 02, 2013

ISABELA VALLE vs. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration filed by lien claimant Buena Vista Medical, Inc. Buena Vista's lien was dismissed for failing to pay the required lien activation fee, despite electronically filing their lien in 2011. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found Buena Vista's claim that they had not yet filed their lien to be factually incorrect. The Board declined to sanction the lien claimant at this time.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantLien Activation FeeLabor Code Sec. 4903.06Dismissal of LienEAMSElectronically Filed LienWCJ ReportSanctions
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