CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ287866 LAO 0813289 ADJ7596806
Regular
Apr 30, 2012

CHESTER JACKSON vs. FEDERAL EXPRESS

This case involves a workers' compensation claim by Chester Jackson against Federal Express. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB affirmed the original decision but amended it to include penalties and interest owed to Dr. Friedman, pursuant to Labor Code section 4622(b), for specific dates of service. The exact amounts are to be adjusted by the parties.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationAmended DecisionPenaltiesInterestLC4622(b)Dates of ServiceFederal ExpressChester JacksonFriedman Psychiatric Med
References
Case No. ADJ6585876
Regular
Aug 27, 2014

VICENTE JACKSON vs. NORTHRUP GRUMMAN CORPRATION, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

This case concerns applicant Vicente Jackson's claim for cumulative trauma injury sustained while employed by Vought Aircraft in Georgia and Florida. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's finding of no subject matter jurisdiction. The Board found insufficient evidence that Vought's employment of Jackson constituted a continuation of his original California employment contract with Northrup. Acceptance of a new job offer in Florida from Vought created a new employment contract, superseding any prior California contract.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNorthrup GrummanInsurance Company of the State of PennsylvaniaVicente Jacksoncumulative traumasubject matter jurisdictioncontract of hireVought Aircraftoral employment contractservice credit
References
Case No. ADJ3605789 (GOL 0101314) ADJ2387995 (GOL 0101316) ADJ460036 (GOL 0101615)
Regular
Dec 12, 2011

JORGE VIVANCO vs. NEVERLAND VALLEY RANCH, ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON, MJJ PRODUCTIONS, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY, UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY, MONARCH CONSULTING dba PES PAYROLL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant claiming injuries while employed as a zookeeper for Neverland Valley Ranch and other entities. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior findings, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the trial judge erred by excluding evidence related to employment agreements under the parol evidence rule, which is relevant to determining employer status. Further development of the record is required to properly address the applicant's employment relationships with the defendant entities.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJorge VivancoNeverland Valley RanchMichael JacksonMJJ ProductionsTravelers IndemnityUnited Staffing AssociatesAmerican Home Assurance CompanyMonarch ConsultingPES Payroll
References
Case No. ADJ1142211 (MON 0343083)
Regular
Oct 01, 2013

YVONNE JACKSON vs. COUNTY OF VENTURA, Permissibly SelfInsured, Administered by CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Yvonne Jackson's Petition for Reconsideration in the case against County of Ventura. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Consequently, the petition was denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportDenial of ReconsiderationCounty of VenturaCORVEL CORPORATIONADJ1142211Yvonne Jackson
References
Case No. ADJ9088316
Regular
Sep 20, 2022

FRANKLIN OLIVER vs. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, ESIS

This case involves a former professional athlete claiming permanent total disability due to a progressive brain injury. The Appeals Board affirmed a 98% permanent disability award but will reserve jurisdiction for future reassessment due to the insidious and progressive nature of the applicant's condition, as per the *Jackson* doctrine. The Board rejected the claim for conclusive presumption of permanent total disability under Labor Code section 4662(a)(4), finding insufficient evidence of permanent mental incapacity based on medical opinions. Further, temporary disability benefits were denied as the applicant was employed post-football career until retirement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFranklin OliverTampa Bay BuccaneersESISAdjudication Number ADJ9088316ReconsiderationFindings and AwardProfessional AthleteOccupational Group 590California Subject Matter Jurisdiction
References
Case No. ADJ6585876, ADJ4285015 (POM 0167573)
Regular
Oct 12, 2015

Vicente Jackson vs. Northrop Grumman Corporation, Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania

This case concerns Vicente Jackson's cumulative trauma back injury claim against Northrop Grumman and its insurer. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded prior findings, and remanded the case for further development of the record. The primary issues are whether the applicant's claim was timely filed within the statute of limitations and whether his work activities constituted a new cumulative trauma injury. The WCAB found that Dr. Sanders' reports provided substantial medical evidence for a cumulative trauma injury, but the statute of limitations issue requires further factual development regarding the applicant's knowledge of the injury and the timing of medical treatment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVICENTE JACKSONNORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATIONINSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIACalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAWCJcumulative trauma injurystatute of limitationsLabor Code section 5412
References
Case No. ADJ319279 (MON 0358792), ADJ3055294 (MON 0361854)
Regular
Apr 11, 2022

TROY WHITETO vs. LONG BEACH TRANSIT, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of Workers' Compensation Judge Elena B. Jackson. The petition was unverified and lacked specific allegations of bias against Judge Jackson, instead relying on the applicant's unsupported assertion of an "appearance of bias." The WCAB found no grounds for disqualification under Labor Code section 5311, reasoning that allowing disqualification based solely on criticism would enable any party to remove a judge without factual basis. Therefore, the petition was denied.

WCABPetition for DisqualificationWCJ Elena B. JacksonAppearance of BiasWCAB Rule 10844Labor Code Section 5311Independent Medical EvaluatorsReconsideration/RemovalUnverified PetitionMcDuffie v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority
References
Case No. ADJ3726460
Regular
Jul 07, 2017

ROGERNALD JACKSON vs. CITY OF OAKLAND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Rogernald Jackson's petition for reconsideration, upholding a prior decision to terminate temporary disability benefits. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which found Jackson's condition to be permanent and stationary despite recommendations for future surgery. The decision emphasized that a physician's opinion constitutes substantial evidence, even if it conflicts with other medical evaluations, and that the applicant had not yet taken concrete steps to undergo the proposed surgery. Therefore, the applicant did not meet his burden of proof for continued temporary disability benefits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSubstantial EvidencePrimary Treating PhysicianPermanent and StationaryTemporary Disability IndemnityPetition to Terminate LiabilityMaximal Medical ImprovementSurgical TreatmentMedical-Legal Opinion
References
Case No. ADJ7009948
Regular
Feb 24, 2015

MARY JACKSON vs. ALIA CORPORATION, UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTEE, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed applicant Mary Jackson's petition for removal of an order disqualifying Dr. Max Moses as the agreed medical evaluator (AME). The WCAB found that while Jackson engaged in prohibited ex parte communication by sending unauthorized records to Dr. Moses, she did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to warrant full removal. Therefore, the WCAB granted removal to modify the order, allowing Dr. Moses' reports prior to November 4, 2014, to remain admissible while upholding his disqualification as AME.

RemovalEx parte communicationAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)DisqualificationInadmissible evidencePetition for RemovalWCJ OrderApplicant in pro perLabor Code section 4062.3Medical reports
References
Case No. ADJ3166685
Regular
Jan 14, 2009

CHESTER HODGE vs. DIMARE FRESH, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board denied SCIF's petition for reconsideration regarding attorney fees. SCIF paid out all withheld funds before reconsideration was complete, accepting the risk of a later fee increase.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDIMARE FRESHINC.STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDCHESTER HODGEADJ3166685M. Hollie RutkowskiPetition for ReconsiderationOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings Award and Orders
References
Showing 1-10 of 76 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational