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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. 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. SAU8813471
Regular
Feb 07, 2023

KIMBERLY KENNEY vs. SEGUOYAH, INC., FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for removal of an order consolidating liens and imposing a temporary stay. The consolidation aims to resolve a common legal issue regarding whether the lien claimant is controlled by a criminally charged physician, which would trigger an automatic stay under Labor Code section 4615. The Board found no due process violation, as the order only stays other lien issues pending the common issue's adjudication. Furthermore, the consolidation serves judicial efficiency by avoiding duplicate rulings on this critical threshold matter.

WCABPetition for RemovalOrder of Consolidation and StayLien ClaimantLabor Code section 4615Due ProcessIssue PreclusionConsolidation OrderWCJFarmers Insurance Exchange
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Case No. ADJ10618021
Regular
Mar 06, 2020

MARIA GUADALUPE GASCA vs. PAGES PRODUCE COMPANY, dba LA MEXICANA FOOD, ICW GROUP

This case concerns a dispute over entitlement to a new Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior Findings of Fact. The central issue is whether the applicant is entitled to a new QME panel, as the WCAB found the prior WCJ's decision on this interlocutory matter was inadequately supported by evidence. Specifically, the record lacked definitive proof of when the claim forms were filed with the employer, which is critical to determining the applicability of relevant case law like *Navarro*. The matter is returned to the trial level for further development of this evidence.

Petition for ReconsiderationPanel QMEFindings of FactRemovalThreshold IssueInterlocutory IssueMedical-Legal EvaluationClaim FormNavarro v. City of MontebelloCompensability
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Case No. ADJ11187851 ADJ11187852
Regular
Nov 19, 2019

HELIA ANGELES DE CORTES vs. MOLEX, INC., OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, BROADSPIRE RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied applicant Helia Angeles De Cortes's Petition for Reconsideration of Joint Findings of Facts. Although the findings included a threshold issue of injury AOE/COE, the petition only disputed an interlocutory issue regarding a replacement QME panel. The Board found that removal was not warranted as applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. Therefore, the petition was denied.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalJoint Findings of FactsThreshold IssueFinal DecisionInterlocutory IssueInjury AOE/COELabor Code § 5909Tolling
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Case No. ADJ10003985 ADJ10521694
Regular
Oct 29, 2019

MARIA ESTELA GONZALEZ vs. FAMILY RANCH, ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision was not a final order. The WCAB granted Removal instead, finding that the WCJ's ruling addressed an interlocutory procedural or evidentiary issue. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueInterlocutoryProcedural DecisionEvidentiary IssueWCJ DecisionWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ10013104
Regular
Sep 19, 2018

MARIA GARCIA vs. TATUNG COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior order that stayed Mesa Pharmacy's lien based on Labor Code section 4615. This case was consolidated with over 19,000 others to address common issues regarding whether Mesa Pharmacy's liens fall under section 4615. The Board rescinded the prior findings regarding Mesa's lien and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings within the consolidated case. This ensures Mesa has an opportunity to be heard on the section 4615 issue in conjunction with the broader litigation.

Labor Code section 4615Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of ConsolidationWCAB Rule 10589Master fileCommon issues of fact and lawOwnership and controlCriminal proceedingsStipulation
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Case No. ADJ10296202, ADJ10296203
Regular
Jan 29, 2020

ANDRIA STREETER vs. GOODWILL SERVING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns defendant's petition for reconsideration or removal of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board denied the petition, finding the decision contained both a threshold issue (injury AOE/COE) making it final for reconsideration, and an interlocutory issue (treatment outside the medical provider network). Because the petition primarily challenged the interlocutory issue, it was evaluated under the more stringent removal standard. The Board found no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm justifying removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalJoint Findings of FactInjury AOE/COEThreshold IssueInterlocutory IssueMedical Provider NetworkSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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Case No. ADJ9839416
Regular
Aug 21, 2018

SILVIA RAMOS vs. MILLENNIUM MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC.

Mesa Pharmacy sought reconsideration of a decision that stayed its lien under Labor Code section 4615 and found another lien claimant was not the defendant's responsibility. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior order. The WCAB deferred the issue of Mesa's lien stay and returned it to the trial level for evaluation regarding its exclusion from a consolidated proceeding involving thousands of other Mesa Pharmacy liens. This decision is not a final determination on the merits of Mesa's lien.

Labor Code section 4615Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and Orderlien claimantconsolidationmaster fileWCAB Rule 10589common issues of fact and lawcriminal proceedingsownership and control
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Case No. ADJ8620013, ADJ10761228
Regular
Jun 08, 2017

MARK EBERWEIN vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not filed from a "final" order. The WCAB further denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm from denial. The WCJ's decision addressed an intermediate procedural or evidentiary issue, not a substantive right or threshold issue. Therefore, neither reconsideration nor removal was deemed appropriate at this stage.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueInterlocutory DecisionProcedural IssueEvidentiary IssueExtraordinary Remedy
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