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Case No. ADJ9178345
Regular
Aug 14, 2015

LISA BROWN vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION/CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that the applicant was an employee, not a volunteer, entitled to workers' compensation benefits. The applicant's claim was not time-barred because the defendant failed to notify her of her right to file a claim. The Board also cautioned the defendant's attorneys for citing an overruled case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDepartment of Corrections and RehabilitationCalifornia Institute for WomenCalifornia Institute for MenForestry and Fire Unitincarcerated applicantvolunteer exclusionLabor Code 3352(i)Labor Code 3365statute of limitations
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Case No. ADJ1900424
Regular
Jun 14, 2010

MARY RAJOTTE vs. O'CONNOR HOSPITAL, SEDGWICK CMS

Defendant O'Connor Hospital sought removal from an order continuing the case and not closing discovery. They argued there was no good cause for this and that future evidence should be excluded. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. However, the Board noted significant delays in the applicant obtaining a qualified medical evaluator's report and cautioned against further delays.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardMandatory Settlement ConferenceClose DiscoveryAdmit EvidenceSupplemental ReportSurveillance VideoQualified Medical EvaluatorInordinately Long TimeTrial Continuation
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Case No. ADJ8940039
Regular
Apr 28, 2015

MARIA PALOMINO vs. KELLERMEYER BERGENSONS SERVICES, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Maria Palomino's petition for removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will result from denial, and reconsideration is not an adequate remedy. The Board found that Palomino failed to demonstrate these conditions, adopting the WCJ's report. Palomino was cautioned to diligently prosecute her claim to avoid dismissal.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals Boardsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationadequate remedyprosecute her claimpetition for dismissaldue diligenceADJ8940039
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Case No. ADJ1514543 (SAC 0313966) ADJ2090585 (SAC 0105211)
Regular
Jun 17, 2019

ANNETTE DEGLOW vs. LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Annette Deglow filing a Petition for Reconsideration. The Board reviewed the petition and the administrative law judge's report and opinion. Finding no grounds for reconsideration, the Board dismissed the applicant's petition. The Board also addressed a supplemental filing, noting it was accepted under specific rule but cautioning future compliance.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissedIn Pro PerSupplemental PleadingAppeals Board Rule 10848WCJ ReportOpinion on DecisionLos Rios Community College DistrictYork Risk Services Group
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Case No. ADJ2564944 (FRE 0224116) ADJ4261717 (FRE 0227914)
Regular
Nov 07, 2008

ANN SWENGEL vs. CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior award, returning the case for further proceedings. The Board will allow the Workers' Compensation Judge to consider an additional penalty for delayed Temporary Disability Indemnity payments and to re-evaluate the Applicant's Average Weekly Wage. Both parties are cautioned for violating Appeals Board rules by submitting extraneous documents with their petitions.

ReconsiderationJoint Findings and AwardUnreasonable DelayTemporary Disability IndemnityLabor Code Section 5814Attorney's FeesSanctionAverage Weekly WagePsychiatric BenefitsMedical Treatment Expenses
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Case No. ADJ7486670
Regular
Nov 07, 2013

NAGUI MANKARUSE vs. RAYTHEON COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal because he was unable to adequately prepare for a pretrial conference due to medication side effects and fatigue. The Board rescinded the prior order continuing the matter to trial, returning it to the trial level for a status conference. The applicant was cautioned that he must comply with Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rules, including verifying his petitions, to avoid dismissal.

Petition for RemovalUnverified PetitionWCJRescind OrderInformation and Assistance OfficerPretrial Conference StatementStatus ConferenceRules of Practice and ProcedureVerification RequirementAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ2409827 (VNO 0509989)
Regular
Sep 09, 2013

ALICIA EVANS vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY

This case involves a lien claimant, Comprehensive Therapeutics, seeking reconsideration of a WCJ's disallowance of its lien and a notice of intent to award sanctions. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the disallowed lien, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. However, the Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration of the sanctions notice, as no final award of sanctions had been issued. The Board cautioned the defendant for procedural rule violations in their filings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Disallowing LienNotice of Intent to Award SanctionsWCJDiscoveryAggrievedFinal OrderLabor Code
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Case No. ADJ16824578, ADJ16974663
Regular
Sep 15, 2025

KOKAYI ELDRIDGE vs. CALIFORNIA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The applicant, Kokayi Eldridge, sought reconsideration of an order dismissing her applications for adjudication due to an inability to appear at hearings. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, finding it to be successive and duplicative of an earlier petition. The Board noted that no new evidence was presented and cautioned the applicant against filing further successive petitions, recommending that the WCJ set a new date for an MSC or status conference.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalApplications for Adjudication of ClaimWith PrejudiceDental EmergencyFamily EmergencyNotice of IntentionReport and RecommendationLabor Code Section 5909
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Case No. ADJ9922433
Regular
Dec 08, 2015

PAUL BIXBY vs. CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH

This case concerns an applicant's petition for removal of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) based on alleged bias. The applicant's petition, though unverified and procedurally deficient, was treated as a disqualification request. The WCJ acknowledged inappropriate behavior and recused himself from the case, rendering the applicant's requested relief moot. Consequently, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition for removal as moot, while cautioning the applicant about future procedural compliance.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ disqualificationOrder taking matter off calendarOrder Quashing Subpoena Duces Tecumbiasmootnessrecusalprocedural requirementsunverified petition
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Case No. ADJ7167874
Regular
Jan 21, 2011

IOWN FIELDS vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the Los Angeles County Office of Education's (LACOE) Petition for Removal to rescind an Order of Consolidation. LACOE argued they lacked notice and proper service for the consolidation. The Board found the "Order of Consolidation" was not truly signed or intended by the judge, but rather improperly written in the minutes by a party. Therefore, the Board rescinded the problematic consolidation order out of an abundance of caution.

Petition for RemovalOrder of ConsolidationMandatory Settlement ConferenceNoticeServiceWCJMinutes of HearingRescindWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLACOE
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