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Case No. LBO 0365278, LBO 0381401, LBO 0373147
Regular
Aug 12, 2008

JANIE LEWINGS vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, HAZELRIGG RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted RS Medical's Petition for Reconsideration, rescinding a previous Order of Dismissal. The WCJ acknowledged overlooking the applicant's Declaration of Readiness to Proceed, which rendered the dismissal improper as it was issued before proper objection time under CCP 1013. The case is now returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

RS MedicalPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of DismissalWCJmedical-legal costsCCP 1013Declaration of Readiness to Proceedrescindedreturned to trial level
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Case No. 2020-06-1013
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 08, 2021

Turner v. Pee Dee Country Enterprises, Inc.

This case involves an appeal regarding the reduction of an attorney's fee in a workers' compensation death benefits claim. Jamie Henderson, as the surviving spouse of David Joe Turner, sought an attorney's fee of 20% of the difference between Tennessee and Mississippi death benefits. The trial court reduced this fee to 7.5%, prompting the appeal. The Appeals Board vacated the trial court's order and remanded the case, concluding that the trial court failed to address the applicability of specific statutory language governing attorneys' fee approval under Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-226(a)(1). The Board also addressed and rejected the employer's argument that no "award" existed due to the contingent nature of future payments.

Attorneys' FeesWorkers' CompensationDeath BenefitsStatutory InterpretationLump Sum PaymentContingency FeeAppellate ReviewRemandTrial Court ErrorFee Reduction
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Case No. 2020-06-1013
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 23, 2021

Turner, David v. Pee Dee Country Enterprises, Inc.

This case concerns a dispute over attorney's fees in a death benefits claim. Jamie Henderson, the surviving spouse, appealed the trial court's decision to reduce her attorney's fees from 20% to 7.5% of the difference between recovery under Tennessee and Mississippi law. This is the second appeal on this issue. The Appeals Board concluded that workers' compensation judges, included within the definition of 'the department,' must deem attorney's fees reasonable if they do not exceed 20% of the award to the injured worker, as stipulated by Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-226(a)(1). Consequently, the Board reversed the trial court's order and remanded the case for approval of the attorney's fee originally agreed upon by the surviving spouse and her attorney.

Attorney's FeesWorkers' CompensationAppellate ReviewStatutory InterpretationContingency FeesJudicial DiscretionDeath BenefitsTennessee Workers' Compensation LawLump Sum PaymentCourt of Workers' Compensation Claims
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Case No. 2024 NYSlipOp 01360 [225 AD3d 1013]
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 14, 2024

Matter of Mina v. New York City Tr. Auth.

George Mina, the claimant, sustained a back injury in December 2020, leading to a workers' compensation claim. The employer, New York City Transit Authority, scheduled two independent medical examinations (IMEs) in Manhattan, which Mina failed to attend, asserting the travel distance from his Livingston, New Jersey residence was unreasonable. A Workers' Compensation Law Judge found no good cause for his absence but ordered the employer to arrange an IME within 30 miles of Mina's home, a decision affirmed by the Workers' Compensation Board. On appeal, the Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's determination, concluding that the Manhattan IME location (22.3 miles, one-hour drive) was a reasonable distance, especially given Mina's practice of traveling 39 miles to Brooklyn for his treating physician.

Workers' CompensationIndependent Medical ExaminationIMEReasonable DistanceTravel ExpenseClaimant ComplianceBack InjuryAppellate DivisionThird DepartmentNew York
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Case No. 2023 NY Slip Op 06763 [222 AD3d 1013]
Regular Panel Decision
Dec 27, 2023

Rodriguez v. 27-11 49th Ave. Realty, LLC

The plaintiff, Tomas Rodriguez, appealed an order from the Supreme Court, Kings County, which granted summary judgment to defendant Mana Products, Inc., dismissing the complaint against it. Rodriguez had sued 27-11 49th Avenue Realty, LLC, and Mana after a slip and fall in a factory. The defendants argued that the complaint against Mana was barred by the exclusivity provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law, claiming Rodriguez was Mana's special employee. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's decision, finding that the defendants established a prima facie case for summary judgment based on Rodriguez's deposition testimony, indicating Mana controlled his work details, thus establishing a special employment relationship as a matter of law.

Special Employee DoctrineWorkers' Compensation ExclusivitySummary Judgment GrantPersonal Injury ClaimAppellate Division Second DepartmentControl over WorkEmployer LiabilityPlaintiff's AppealDefendant's MotionSlip and Fall Accident
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Case No. ADJ4700514 (RDG 0104247) ADJ3038015 (RDG 0121741)
Regular
Nov 10, 2008

MICHELLE TOMEI vs. GENUINE PARTS, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed two days after the statutory deadline. The deadline for filing was September 8, 2008, but the petition was not received by the Board until September 10, 2008. The Board lacked jurisdiction to consider an untimely petition, even with consideration of CCP § 473.

CommutationPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJLabor CodeCode of Civil ProcedureTimelinessJurisdictionalOrder of CommutationOpinion on Decision
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Case No. ADJ984305
Significant
Sep 17, 2015

Joann Matute, Applicant vs. Los Angeles Unified School District, defendants

The Appeals Board held that the term 'mailing' in Labor Code section 4610.6(h) is equivalent to 'service by mail', thus extending the 30-day period to file an Independent Medical Review (IMR) appeal by five days under C.C.P. section 1013(a), making the applicant's appeal timely.

IMR determinationservice by mailCode of Civil Procedure 1013(a)Labor Code 4610.6(h)Appeals Board en bancPetition for ReconsiderationUtilization ReviewAdministrative Directoruntimely appeal30-day period
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Case No. ADJ984305
En Banc
Sep 17, 2015

JOANN MATUTE vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Appeals Board held that the term 'mailing' in Labor Code section 4610.6(h) is equivalent to 'service by mail,' thus the 30-day period to file an appeal from an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination is extended by five days under C.C.P. section 1013(a), making the applicant's appeal timely.

IMR determinationservice by mailC.C.P. section 1013(a)Labor Code section 4610.6(h)Appeals Board en banctimeliness of appealutilization reviewAdministrative DirectorWCJPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. SFO 406432
Regular
Apr 09, 2008

VANCOIS D'AMOUN vs. PACIUFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The petition failed to meet the 20-day statutory deadline under Labor Code § 5903, plus the additional 5 days for mailing under Code of Civil Procedure §1013, and was not filed in the correct office. Consequently, the WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report and ordered the petition dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10840Lab. Code §5903Code of Civil Procedure §1013untimelydismissReport and Recommendationadministrative law judgeworkers' compensationapplicant
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Case No. ADJ3140199 (RIV 0068905) ADJ966589 (RIV 0068906) ADJ3180444 (RIV 0068982)
Regular
Sep 09, 2014

JOSE L. JARA vs. IMPERIAL WESTERN PRODUCTS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jose L. Jara's Petition for Reconsideration. The WCAB found the petition was untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Findings and Award was issued on October 18, 2013. This timeframe violates Labor Code section 5903 and Code of Civil Procedure section 1013 regarding timely reconsideration filings. Consequently, the WCAB has ordered the dismissal of the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyDismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardFindings and AwardLabor Code Section 5903Code of Civil Procedure Section 1013Administrative Law JudgeRecord ReviewOrder
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