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Case No. LBO 0348739, LBO 0348738, LBO 0374512
Regular
Mar 13, 2008

ROSA MARTINEZ vs. IN SOO SHOO & GRACE JIN CHO dba SOFT TONE CLEANERS, BROADSPIRE INSURANCE, CHONG KU KIM dba SOFT TONE CLEANERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a WCJ's findings on an applicant's right hand injury. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, emphasizing the deference given to the WCJ's credibility determinations. The Board also corrected a minor clerical error in the WCJ's report heading, substituting "Workers' Compensation Appeals Board" for "Division of Workers' Compensation."

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Judicial AuthorityOriginal JurisdictionLab. CodeDelegation of PowersCal. Code Regs.
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Case No. ADJ3722191 (GRO 0028583) ADJ916711 (GRO 0033193)
Regular
Oct 15, 2009

GUADALUPE CAMACHO vs. ONE HOUR VALLEY CLEANERS, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The WCAB denied reconsideration of a February 11, 2009 decision that allowed an EDD lien against the defendant for an overpayment of a permanent disability award. The defendant's petition is denied because their failure to withhold funds for the lien resulted in the overpayment.

EDD lienlien claimstipulated awardpermanent disabilityLabor Code section 4909credit for overpaymentequitable discretionWCABapplicant's faultemployer's error
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Case No. ADJ7437756
Regular
Mar 23, 2012

Antonio Parvool vs. TONY'S FOOD SERVICE, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY OF CONNECTICUT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that applicant Antonio Parvool sustained an industrial injury while employed as a chef's assistant and traveling for his employer. The Board overturned the original finding that the applicant's dive into a pool at an employer-provided hotel was not work-related, applying the "commercial traveler rule." This rule presumes an employee is acting within the scope of employment during business travel, including activities reasonably necessary for comfort. The Board clarified that Labor Code section 3600(a)(9) regarding recreational activities does not apply to commercial travelers.

Commercial traveler ruleIndustrial injuryCourse of employmentReconsiderationFindings and OrdersLabor Code section 3600(a)(9)Reasonable expectancyImpliedly requiredWCJOff-duty recreational activity
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Case No. ADJ3254428 (SRO 0136801) ADJ1661194 (SRO 0139193) ADJ7923965
Regular
May 14, 2012

WENDY O'SULLIVAN vs. RADNET/DIS, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered By AMERICAN COMMERCIAL, GOODWILL OF THE REDWOOD EMPIRE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

In O'Sullivan v. Radnet/DIS, et al., the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted petitions for reconsideration filed by both the applicant and defendant. The Board found it necessary to grant reconsideration to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is intended to ensure a complete understanding of the record and enable a just and reasoned decision. All future filings in this matter are ordered to be submitted in writing to the WCAB Commissioners' office, not to district offices or via e-filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetitions for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionFurther ProceedingsOffice of the CommissionersSan FranciscoElectronic Adjudication Management System
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Case No. ADJ10541840
Regular
Nov 10, 2016

FRANCIS ESPINOZA vs. COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY, AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the Board granted reconsideration to further review the issues. However, the Defendant subsequently withdrew their Petition for Reconsideration. Consequently, the Board has dismissed the Defendant's Petition. The decision to dismiss the Petition for Reconsideration was issued after the Defendant's withdrawal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationDismissedCommercial Metals CompanyAmerican Zurich Insurance CompanyFrancis EspinozaADJ10541840San Francisco District OfficeDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. SFO 495568
Regular
Nov 26, 2007

State OF PAUL MARINO vs. ROSSI COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the estate's petition to receive a death benefit, adhering to precedent that Labor Code section 4702(a)(6)(B) is unconstitutional. However, the Board granted the employer's petition to amend the award to reflect the requirement of commuting and adjusting the $125,000.00 payment to the Department of Industrial Relations, Death Without Dependents Unit, at a 3% annual interest rate as mandated by Labor Code section 5101. The employer is thus required to pay this adjusted sum to the Department as the deceased had no dependents.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEstate of Paul MarinoRossi Commercial ConstructionRedwood Fire and Casualtydeath benefitLabor Code section 4702Labor Code section 5101Six Flags v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Bunyanunda)City and County of San Francisco v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Weibe)Death Without Dependents Unit
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Case No. ADJ17382484
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

Benedo Alfaro Vasquez vs. Young's Commercial Transfer, National Interstate Insurance Company

The applicant, Benedo Alfaro Vasquez (deceased), sought reconsideration of a July 14, 2025 Findings and Order by a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The WCJ had found that the applicant's injury occurred during a normal commute and was not within the course of employment under the 'going and coming' rule, ordering that the applicant take nothing. The Appeals Board has granted the petition for reconsideration, deferring a final decision pending further review of the merits and the entire record in light of applicable statutory and decisional law, to ensure a complete understanding and a just and reasoned decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGoing and Coming RulePetition for ReconsiderationInjury AOE/COESubstantial EvidenceLabor Code Section 3600Motor Vehicle AccidentCommercial Truck DriverTransmission of Case60-Day Rule
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Case No. AHM 0089837 AHM 0093898
Regular
Aug 06, 2008

LETICIA M. VASQUEZ vs. TRANSWESTERN COMMERCIAL SERVICES, ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision and rescinded it, returning the case to the administrative law judge (WCALJ) for further proceedings. This action indicates the WCAB found the original decision flawed or incomplete and requires further development of the record. The parties retain the right to seek reconsideration of any subsequent decision made by the WCALJ.

Petition for ReconsiderationGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionReturn to Trial LevelFurther ProceedingsWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJDecision After ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeRoyal Sun Alliance
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Case No. ADJ14015513
Regular
Feb 15, 2023

BRADEN NANEZ vs. 3 STONEDEGGS, INC., TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA

The Appeals Board rescinded the initial Findings and Order, finding the applicant's petition for reconsideration was timely due to defective service. The Board applied the commercial traveler rule, determining the applicant's injury arose out of and in the course of employment. The claim is not barred by the going and coming rule or intoxication, and the applicant sustained a fractured right femur. Issues of traumatic brain injury and bruised lung are deferred for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationOpinion and DecisionFindings and OrderApplicantEmployerAdjustedAdjudication NumberRedding District OfficeInjury Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment (AOE/COE)
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Case No. LBO 0383984
Regular
Dec 27, 2007

PATRICK ESPOSITO vs. NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the finding that Patrick Esposito's injury sustained while falling from a hotel balcony to smoke was compensable. The Board adopted the reasoning that the act of smoking fell under the "personal comfort and convenience" and "commercial traveler" doctrines, making it incidental to his employment as a flight attendant on layover. The Court found that the employee's poor decisions after being locked out did not negate the compensability of the injury.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPATRICK ESPOSITONORTHWEST AIRLINESLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCEORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATIONworkers' compensation administrative law judgepersonal comfort and convenience doctrinecommercial traveler ruleon callper diem
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