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Case No. ADJ1116172 (VNO 0542851 ADJ4496371 (LAO 0867566) ADJ3831355 (LAO 0828400)
Regular
Jul 13, 2011

DENISE MEEKS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MARTIN LUTHER KING HOSPITAL #225, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES METRO SO. CHC/HEATH CTRS. #226

The defendant in this workers' compensation case, County of Los Angeles, filed a petition for reconsideration of an award, alleging mutual mistake of fact regarding an overpayment of temporary disability indemnity. However, the defendant's legal representative subsequently informed the Board that the parties had informally resolved the dispute. Consequently, the defendant withdrew their petition for reconsideration. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has formally dismissed the defendant's petition as a result.

Petition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityOverpaymentMutual Mistake of FactAdministrative Law JudgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissal
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Case No. ADJ7883834
Regular
May 15, 2019

TERESA CONCHA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IHSS, CARLOS LIMON, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Teresa Concha and multiple defendants, including the County of Los Angeles Department of Social Services. The County initially disputed an employee-employer relationship, despite its funding of applicant's childcare services. The parties have now reached a settlement, prompting the Board to rescind a prior order. The case is returned to the trial level for finalization of the compromise and release agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalWORKsemployee-employer relationshipsettlement agreementcompromise and releaserescinded findingsreturned to trial levelPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Report and RecommendationEAMS
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Case No. ADJ7388209
Regular
Sep 14, 2017

PAULA WILLIAMS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration regarding an award of 24/7 home health care for Paula Williams. The Board found that the County waived its objection to the WCAB's authority by failing to raise it timely. Furthermore, the County did not establish that a prior Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination limiting care superseded the WCJ's award, especially given the untimely utilization review. The WCJ's decision was affirmed based on substantial medical evidence and the County's failure to fulfill its duty to investigate and provide necessary care.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardHome Health CarePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndependent Medical Review (IMR)Labor Code Section 4600Utilization Review (UR)Substantial Medical EvidenceTreating PhysicianWaiver of Objection
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Case No. ADJ9163144
Regular
May 11, 2015

JOEL CULBERTSON vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case concerns the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation judge's order awarding applicant's attorney fees under Labor Code section 5710. The County argued it was denied due process by not being allowed to call witnesses at a hearing and that the awarded hourly rate was unreasonable. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the County's petition lacked specificity and that the County had an opportunity to be heard at a Mandatory Settlement Conference and failed to request a trial or make an offer of proof. The Board concluded the awarded fee was justified based on reasonable rates for similarly experienced counsel.

Labor Code section 5710Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judgeattorney's feehourly ratedue processMandatory Settlement Conferenceoffer of proofskeletal petition
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Case No. LAO 0786011
Regular
Nov 16, 2007

ISRAEL GALINDO (Deceased) vs. PDQ PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the County of Los Angeles' petition to set aside an order approving a compromise and release agreement. The County lacked standing because it was not a party to the agreement and therefore not directly aggrieved by the order. The Board clarified that the County may petition for reconsideration in the future if it is aggrieved by a final order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationSuperior National Insurance CompanyliquidationCompromise and ReleaseGuardian ad LitemPetition for ReconsiderationPetition to Set Asideremovallack of mutual consideration
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Case No. VNO 423671
Regular
Jun 13, 2008

NORMA RIVAS vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The County of Los Angeles initially filed a petition for reconsideration but then dismissed it after changing legal counsel. The Board will dismiss this petition. Subsequently, the County filed a petition to set aside the original award; the Board grants reconsideration of the award and remands the case to the trial level to determine if good cause exists to set aside the award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationStipulated AwardPetition to Set Aside AwardGood CauseRescinded AwardTrial Level Proceedings
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Case No. ADJ8059593
Regular
May 30, 2017

BRIAN VON DURING vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The County argued the applicant, injured while participating in a work release program, was not an employee and was exempt from workers' compensation. The Board adopted the Judge's report, upholding the original Findings and Award granting benefits. The applicant's eligibility as an employee under the work release program was implicitly confirmed.

Work release programinmate exemptionwork release applicantself-insured employerWCJ report adoptionPetition for Reconsideration denialFindings and Awardworkers' compensation eligibilityemployee statusCounty Jail exemption
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Case No. ADJ353130 (VNO 0378284)
Regular
Oct 23, 2015

JAMES KIRKLAND vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case concerns the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration of a prior order that awarded outstanding balance on a lien claim to Monrovia Memorial Hospital (MMH). The Appeals Board denied the County's petition, affirming its prior decision. The Board clarified that the statutory time limit for acting on the petition was tolled due to the file not being brought to their attention. The Board also confirmed that its prior decision relied solely on admitted evidence and unrebutted expert testimony, not excluded documents.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantFindings and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeLabor Code § 5909Due ProcessTollingBill Review ExpertAdmitted Evidence
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Case No. ADJ7567231
Regular
Jun 28, 2019

Rose Machado vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case involved a worker's compensation claim filed by Rose Machado against the County of Los Angeles for injuries sustained as a court reporter. The administrative law judge had previously awarded permanent total disability and the need for further medical treatment. The County petitioned for reconsideration, disputing the permanent total disability finding. Subsequently, the parties agreed to a Compromise and Release settlement totaling $655,000. The Appeals Board reviewed the agreement, found it adequate and in the applicant's best interest, rescinded the prior award, and approved the settlement.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPermissibly Self-InsuredWCJFirst Amended Findings Award and Ordercumulative periodfull permanent disabilityCONCESSION AND RELEASELabor Code section 5001WCAB Rule 10882Labor Code section 5002
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Case No. ADJ3431129 (LAO 0786011)
Regular
Jul 15, 2016

ISRAEL GALINDO vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, PDQ PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

This case concerns a workers' compensation claim where the applicant was a special employee of the County of Los Angeles and a general employee of PDQ Personnel Services, whose insurer, Superior National, became insolvent. CIGA contended its liability was excluded because the County's self-insurance constituted "other insurance" under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A). The WCAB granted reconsideration to clarify that, based on prior Court of Appeal rulings and collateral estoppel, the County's self-insurance is indeed "other insurance," thus absolving CIGA of liability. The WCAB amended the findings to explicitly state this determination.

CIGAPDQ Personnel ServicesSuperior National Insurance Companyliquidationother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A)collateral estoppelgeneral employerspecial employerself-insured
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