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Case No. ADJ7094228
Regular
Jun 04, 2013

NINA MEISTER vs. CLINE CELLARS AND VINTNERS, INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior Findings and Award based on a settlement agreement reached by the parties. The WCAB returned the case to the trial judge to consider the parties' Stipulations with Request for Award. This action was taken after the WCAB had granted reconsideration of the original award. If settlement is not finalized, the original award may be reinstated.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNina MeisterCline Cellars and VintnersIndependent Producers Self Insurance ProgramADJ7094228Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryRight Lower ExtremityRight Knee
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Case No. ADJ1286359 (STK 0099018)
Regular
Nov 22, 2011

BRUCE BATES vs. VALLEY VINTNERS WINE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration in *Bates v. Valley Vintners Wine Company*. The defendant sought reconsideration of a finding of total and permanent disability, arguing the administrative law judge erred by not apportioning the disability. The Board granted reconsideration to review the defendant's supplemental petition and the applicant's response, aiming for a complete understanding of the record before issuing a decision. All further filings are to be directed to the Board's Commissioners in San Francisco.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardValley Vintners Wine CompanyBruce BatesFinding and Awardtotal and permanent disabilityapportionmentsupplemental petition for reconsiderationReport and RecommendationWCJadministrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ739750 (FRE 0217695), ADJ3422922 (FRE 0217696), ADJ4620151 (FRE 0217213)
Regular
Aug 26, 2010

JERRY WILLIAMS vs. GOLDEN STATE VINTNERS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded prior findings, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings due to insufficient documentation regarding credit for benefits paid and resolution of EDD liens. The Board also issued a notice of intention to impose a $250 sanction on SCIF for failing to comply with the mandatory rule requiring a computer printout of benefits paid. This failure to provide essential information caused unnecessary delay and appeared to be a bad-faith tactic. The matter requires clarification of calculations and a clear record for review.

WCABGolden State VintnersState Compensation Insurance FundJerry Williamsmaintenance mechanicwinery workerforemancumulative traumabilateral kneeshearing loss
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Case No. ADJ739750 (FRE 0217695) ADJ3422922 (FRE 0217696) ADJ4620151 (FRE 0217213)
Regular
Sep 23, 2010

JERRY P. WILLIAMS vs. GOLDEN STATE VINTNERS and STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initially issued a Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions against State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for failing to provide a computer printout of benefits. SCIF objected, asserting the printout was available at a prior Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) with a former attorney. Although the printout was not explicitly mentioned in the MSC pre-trial statement or offered at trial, the WCAB accepted SCIF's representation of its availability. Consequently, finding no willful failure to comply with a regulatory obligation, the WCAB dismissed the Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNotice of Intention To Impose SanctionsWCAB Rule 10607computer printout of benefitsMandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)Declaration of Desiree A. Mercadopre-trial conference statementproposed exhibitsEAMSwillful failure to comply
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Case No. ADJ1497797 (OAK 0293880)
Regular
Jan 13, 2011

IRWIN FRIEDMAN vs. FRANK ROMBAUER CELLAR, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the judge's findings regarding industrial injury to the applicant's respiratory system, eyes, throat, psyche, and resulting chronic fatigue and insomnia. The Board agreed the applicant's permanent disability rating of 61% was supported by the evidence and rejected the applicant's argument that he was unable to compete in the open labor market. However, the Board deferred the Employment Development Department's lien and amended the permanent disability indemnity rate to $185.00 per week.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityIndustrial InjuryRespiratory SystemEyesThroatPsycheChronic FatigueInsomnia
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Case No. ADJ7427597
Regular
Jan 05, 2011

JESUS CAZARES vs. SILVER OAK WINE CELLARS LP, REPUBLIC INDEMNITY ENCINO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ correctly denied the venue change petition as it failed to comply with procedural requirements. Either party may seek a venue change at the trial level upon proper petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueLabor Code section 5501.5Venue ObjectionAdjudication Case NumberCalifornia Code of Regulations 10410Substantive RightsFinal Order
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Case No. ADJ8860499
Regular
Aug 22, 2014

ANA BARILLAS vs. CELLAR MASTERS, INC., SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE

The Appeals Board granted Zurich's petition for reconsideration to correct an inequitable administrative appointment. Initially, the WCJ ordered Zurich, covering only 9% of liability, to administer the cumulative trauma award, which the Board found to be an abuse of discretion. The Board amended the decision to assign administration to Security National Insurance, which covered 91% of the liability, with Zurich having a right of contribution. Additionally, the Board corrected a clerical error to defer attorney fees.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaTemporary DisabilityJoint and Several LiabilityContributionAdministrator of AwardProportionate Share of Liability
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Case No. ADJ17498987
Regular
Sep 24, 2025

CRAIG CLINE vs. REYES BEVERAGE GROUP, INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, administered by SEDGWICK CMS

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant filed a petition seeking to disqualify the administrative law judge (WCJ) for alleged bias. However, the WCJ has since been reassigned for reasons entirely separate from the disqualification petition. Consequently, the Board has dismissed the petition as moot because the issue of disqualification is no longer relevant.

Petition for DisqualificationWCJMootReassignedImpartialityAdjudication NumberWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAffirmative DefenseAdministrative Law JudgeDismissal
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