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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ8700788
Regular
Dec 03, 2013

RACHELLE CORBIN vs. MEDPRO LLC, ZURICH SAN FRANCISCO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Rachelle Corbin's Petition for Reconsideration in case ADJ8700788. The Board adopted and incorporated the WCJ's report in its entirety for the denial. Commissioner Sweeney concurred with the denial, but specifically noted that while evidence supports employee status, it does not support it against defendant Med Pro LLC.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportMedPro LLCZurich San Franciscoemployee statusconcurring opinionCommissioner Sweeney
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Case No. ADJ7469776
Regular
Jun 01, 2015

PAUL PALMER vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

This case concerns whether California workers' compensation jurisdiction applies to an out-of-state professional football player's cumulative injury claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant's minimal contact with California (5 out of 62 games) did not establish a sufficient connection for due process under *Federal Insurance Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Johnson)*. The majority found that California lacked a legitimate and substantial interest in adjudicating the claim, deeming the applicant's contact "de minimis." Commissioner Sweeney dissented, arguing that California has a substantial interest in injured workers and that the applicant's contact was more than de minimis, thus supporting WCAB jurisdiction.

WCABPaul PalmerKansas City ChiefsTravelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaADJ7469776Petition for ReconsiderationFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeWCJFederal Insurance Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Johnson)
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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. 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. ADJ8674800, ADJ8674808, ADJ8674815
Regular
Jul 10, 2018

SHIMO WANG vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ROSEMEAD

This case concerns an applicant, Shimo Wang, seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB has granted the petition for reconsideration. This action is necessary to allow further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future correspondence related to this petition must be filed directly with the Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGrant of ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)Trial Level DocumentsProposed Settlement
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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. ADJ7811518 ADJ8871987
Regular
May 13, 2016

MARIA CALDERON vs. RETIREMENT HOUSING FOUNDATION, AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by the applicant, Maria Calderon, regarding a previous decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted this petition to allow for a more thorough review of the factual and legal issues. This reconsideration is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision after further study and potential proceedings. All future correspondence related to the petition must be filed directly with the Appeals Board Commissioners, not with any district office.

CalderonRetirement Housing FoundationAmerican Casualty CompanyADJ7811518ADJ8871987Petition for ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual IssuesLegal IssuesJust and Reasoned Decision
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Case No. ADJ3841918 (SAL 0117589), ADJ2554517 (SAL 0113325), ADJ3083210 (SAL 0113326)
Regular
May 21, 2012

ALBERTA AQUINO vs. HYATT CORPORATION, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a March 5, 2012 decision concerning Alberta Aquino's claims against Hyatt Corporation and Gallagher Bassett. This grant is due to the need for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future filings related to these cases must be submitted in writing to the WCAB Commissioners' office and not electronically or to any district office.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationHyatt CorporationGallagher BassettStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemSalinas District Office
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