CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
References
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
References
Case No. ADJ8128282
Regular
Jan 23, 2014

ANGELA EGBIKUADJE vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award, returning the case for further proceedings. The defendant, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, argued that the applicant's psychiatric injury claim was preempted by the ADA and not proven under Labor Code section 3208.3. The Board found the original decision lacked proper analysis regarding predominant industrial causation and the good faith personnel action defense. Therefore, the case was remanded for further development of the record, including expert medical opinion on these issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAngela EgbikuadjeCalifornia Department of Corrections and RehabilitationLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundADJ8128282Van Nuys District OfficeReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial cumulative trauma injury
References
Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
References
Case No. ADJ8501790
Regular
Jul 29, 2015

Kelly Chase vs. St. Louis Blues Hockey Club, Federal Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reversed a prior finding of industrial injury for a professional hockey player against the St. Louis Blues. The WCAB found insufficient connection to California for jurisdiction, citing the player's limited games in the state compared to his overall career. This decision followed the precedent set in *Federal Insurance Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Johnson)*, which requires a legitimate and substantial connection to the state for jurisdiction. The WCAB concluded that 21 games out of 485 did not meet this standard for a cumulative injury claim.

WCABSt. Louis Blues Hockey ClubFederal Insurance CompanyADJ8501790Opinion and Decision After Reconsiderationcumulative industrial injuryprofessional hockey playersubject matter jurisdictionstatute of limitationssubstantial medical evidence
References
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)
References
Case No. ADJ2110542 (RDG 0129639) ADJ1398914 (RDG 1398419)
Regular
Jun 24, 2011

EDWARD HERSOM vs. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves two workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained by the applicant, Edward Hersom, as a patrol sergeant. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a judge's decisions that found a combined permanent disability of 6% for the June 1, 2005 injury and 54% for the September 10, 2006 injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior awards, and returned the matter for further development of the record. Key issues include clarifying Dr. O'Sullivan's opinions on causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment for the neck injuries, as well as addressing the applicant's voice impairment. The Board also noted procedural errors regarding exhibit documentation and the admission of inadmissible evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEdward HersomCalifornia Highway PatrolState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationFindings and Awardindustrial injuryneck injuryvoice injuryleft shoulder injury
References
Case No. ADJ8994015 ADJ8994016
Regular
Mar 29, 2018

JOHN BEVINGTON vs. COUNTY OF MARIPOSA, permissibly self-insured, administered by TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, County of Mariposa, challenging a workers' compensation award. The Appeals Board granted the petition, affirming the original award but deferring issues of permanent disability, job displacement vouchers, and attorney's fees. This deferral is to allow for further medical evaluation regarding the apportionment of the applicant's psychological injury between two distinct orthopedic injuries. The matter is remanded to the trial level for these necessary further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings of FactAwardOrderOpinion on DecisionWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantCounty of Mariposa
References
Case No. ADJ7412203
Regular
Jul 15, 2011

RIGOBERTO GARCIA vs. COLE RANCH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant's industrial injury was caused by a "sudden and extraordinary" event, thereby exempting it from the six-month employment rule for psychiatric injuries under Labor Code section 3208.3(d). The Board corrected a clerical error in the citation of the relevant statute. While the defendant argued the event was an inherent risk of the job, the applicant's uncontradicted testimony provided the only evidence suggesting it was not routine. A dissenting opinion argued that a simple fall from a ladder, without more, should not qualify as extraordinary, especially given the short employment duration and lack of evidence for truly unusual circumstances.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRigoberto GarciaCole RanchState Compensation Insurance FundADJ7412203Opinion and Order Denying Petition for ReconsiderationCorrecting Clerical ErrorFindings and Ordersavocado pickerhigh tree worker
References
Case No. ADJ10234015 (MF) ADJ10537501
Regular
Feb 21, 2017

DON PONCE vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., permissibly self-insured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant sustained a cumulative trauma injury to his left wrist during his employment with the defendant. This finding was based on medical evidence indicating the wrist injury resulted from increased stress due to work duties after previous shoulder surgery. The Board clarified that even if the wrist injury was a consequence of a prior industrial injury, it was still compensable as an aggravation of a pre-existing condition directly attributable to the subsequent employment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJoint Findings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationCumulative Trauma InjurySpecific InjuryCompensable ConsequencePrior Industrial InjuryShoulder InjuryWrist InjuryTruck Driver
References
Showing 1-10 of 16,675 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational