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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ11624608
Regular
Jul 16, 2025

LAUREL SMITH vs. STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Petition for Reconsideration and/or Alternatively Removal, concerning a decision issued on May 13, 2025, has been voluntarily withdrawn by the petitioner. As a result of this withdrawal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has ordered the dismissal of the petition. This dismissal is effective as of July 16, 2025.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWithdrawn PetitionDismissal OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStarbucks Coffee CompanySedgwick Claims Management ServicesLaurel SmithAdjudication NumberSan Luis Obispo District Office
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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ6564669
Regular
Dec 06, 2011

JEANNE HORTON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In **ADJ6564669**, the defendant petitioned for reconsideration of a September 27, 2011 Findings of Fact. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition because a preliminary review indicated the need for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is to ensure a complete understanding of the record and enable a just decision. All future communications must be filed with the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardGovernor's Office of Emergency ServicesState Compensation Insurance FundStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ7433185 ADJ7605177 ADJ7632504
Regular
Dec 04, 2012

CHRISTINE HELD vs. STANISLAUS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration for both the applicant and defendant in cases ADJ7433185, ADJ7605177, and ADJ7605177. This decision was made to allow the Board further time to thoroughly study the factual and legal issues involved. The WCAB seeks to gain a complete understanding of the record to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future filings related to these cases must be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office.

HeldStanislaus County Housing AuthorityInnovative Claims SolutionsPetitions for ReconsiderationSeptember 12 2012statutory time constraintsfactual and legal issuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management System
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Case No. ADJ1623600 (MON 0354197) ADJ974474 (MON 0332412)
Regular
Dec 10, 2010

ODILA VALLADARES vs. J.A.M. INDUSTRIES, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE/ AIG

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a September 14, 2010 decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and a need for further study of the factual and legal issues. The Board aims to achieve a complete understanding of the record to issue a just and reasoned decision. All future communications should be directed to the Appeals Board Commissioners in San Francisco, not a local office, pending a Decision After Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersDeputy CommissionerAlfonso J. MoresiNeil P. Sullivan
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Case No. ADJ892742 (SJO 0240973) MF ADJ6718849
Regular
Jul 21, 2000

SALLY MACKIN vs. SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Here's a summary of the case for a lawyer in four sentences: The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision finding industrial injuries to her shoulders, neck, and wrists, resulting in 43% and 9% permanent disability respectively, and awarded future medical treatment but denied claims for hypertension and psychological injury. Applicant contended the WCJ erred in permanent disability ratings, the application of the PDRS, and the DEU rater's methodology. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the 1997 PDRS was not applicable to the cumulative injury and that the DEU rater acted within her expertise. A dissenting commissioner argued the 1997 PDRS should apply to the cumulative injury and that the record needed further development regarding permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSally MackinSanta Clara County FairgroundsADJ892742ADJ6718849Findings Awards and Orderspermanent disabilitycumulative injuryhypertension injuryfuture medical treatment
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Case No. ADJ7242426
Regular
Jul 21, 2011

OSCAR GUEVARA vs. G&C MECHANICAL, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ7242426, concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant. The Board granted the petition because further study of the factual and legal issues is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Consequently, all future filings in this matter must be directed to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardG&C MechanicalBarrett Business ServicesCorvelStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersAlfonso J. Moresi
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Case No. ADJ8206042
Regular
Apr 02, 2013

ARTURO GUTIERREZ vs. VALLEY HARVESTING LABOR, ULLICO CASUALTY COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by a lien claimant regarding a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, citing the need for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just decision. All future communications in this matter are to be directed to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco, not the local office.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersFrank M. BrassRonnie G. CaplaneMarguerite Sweeney
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Case No. ADJ7661799
Regular
Nov 20, 2012

ELIU OBESO GARCIA vs. THE KROGER COMPANY dba FOOD 4 LESS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SE

This case before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board involves Eliu Obeso and defendant The Kroger Company. The Board issued an Opinion and Order Granting Reconsideration. Pending a decision after reconsideration, all future filings and communications are to be submitted in writing directly to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco, not to any district office or via e-filing.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationELIU OBESOTHE KROGER COMPANYFOOD 4 LESSPermissibly Self-InsuredSEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICESADJ7661799Riverside District OfficeOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATION
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