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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award, returning the case for further proceedings.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
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Case No. ADJ9700517
Regular
Oct 05, 2018

JEANNE WILLIAMS vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Appeals Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found the original decision on the good faith personnel action defense was unclear and required further development. Specifically, the WCJ must clarify which events constituted lawful, nondiscriminatory, good faith personnel actions. The parties will then need to re-address whether these specific actions were a substantial cause of the applicant's psychiatric injury with the medical evaluator.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPSYCHE INJURYGOOD FAITH PERSONNEL ACTIONLABOR CODE §3208.3(H)TEMPORARY DISABILITYPANEL QUALIFIED MEDICAL EVALUATOR (PQME)DR. ELATROZYROLDA ANALYSISSUBSTANTIAL CAUSELAWFUL PERSONNEL ACTION
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Case No. ADJ8588344
Significant
Oct 26, 2017

Applicant vs. Garden Plating Co., Intercare Holdings Insurance Services

The Appeals Board, in an en banc decision, consolidates over 1,200 Petitions for Reconsideration filed by lien claimants concerning a DWC administrative action, dismisses the petitions as moot, and returns the individual cases to the trial level for adjudication.

En BancLien CasesPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 4903.05(c) DeclarationDWC Administrative ActionMootDismissalConsolidationWCAB Rule 10589Suspension of Rule
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Case No. ADJ9591968
Regular
Aug 21, 2018

ISMAEL RODRIGUEZ vs. CJR RESTAURANT, AMTRUST

This case involves a lien claim by Mesa Pharmacy, Inc. which was previously subjected to a stay by a WCJ. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address Mesa's petition. The WCAB rescinded the prior order and returned the case to the trial level for a judge to determine if it should be excluded from a master consolidation of over 19,000 cases concerning Mesa Pharmacy's liens. This consolidation aims to address complex factual and legal issues regarding Mesa's operations and potential violations of Labor Code section 4615.

Mesa PharmacyLabor Code section 4615lien claimantconsolidationWCAB Rule 10589common issues of fact and lawownership and controlJohn Garbinocriminal proceedingsjudicial resources
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Case No. ADJ8492547
Regular
Oct 18, 2019

HECTOR ACEVEDO vs. SUN HO CORPORATION dba TREIU CHAU RESTAURANT, FARMERS TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the prior findings that National Script Pharmacy's lien was stayed under Labor Code section 4615. This case, along with others involving National Script Pharmacy, has been consolidated into a master file to address common factual and legal issues regarding the applicability of section 4615. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the consolidation order, allowing all parties to be heard. This decision ensures consistent rulings and judicial economy given the complex ownership and criminal proceeding issues surrounding the lien claimant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien ClaimantLabor Code Section 4615ConsolidationMaster FileNational Script PharmacyBahar Danesh GharibCriminal ProceedingsJudicial Economy
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Case No. ADJ7167874
Regular
Jan 21, 2011

IOWN FIELDS vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the Los Angeles County Office of Education's (LACOE) Petition for Removal to rescind an Order of Consolidation. LACOE argued they lacked notice and proper service for the consolidation. The Board found the "Order of Consolidation" was not truly signed or intended by the judge, but rather improperly written in the minutes by a party. Therefore, the Board rescinded the problematic consolidation order out of an abundance of caution.

Petition for RemovalOrder of ConsolidationMandatory Settlement ConferenceNoticeServiceWCJMinutes of HearingRescindWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLACOE
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Case No. ADJ15400555
Regular
Oct 10, 2025

MA LUISA OLIVARES vs. WINDSOR PALMS CARE CENTER, STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, CANNON COCHRAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Defendant filed a petition for removal against a workers' compensation administrative law judge's (WCJ) orders from May 9, 2024, which took the matter off calendar and appeared to consolidate cases. The Appeals Board determined that the WCJ's orders, issued without creating a proper record or providing adequate notice for consolidation, constituted irreparable harm and violated the parties' right to due process. Consequently, the Board granted the petition for removal and rescinded the May 9, 2024 Minute Orders. The case was then returned to the trial level for further proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of creating a proper record to support any future orders.

Petition for RemovalOrder Taking Matter Off CalendarConsolidationDiscoveryDue Process ViolationIrreparable HarmSubstantial EvidenceRecord DevelopmentNotice and Opportunity to be HeardOrder of Consolidation
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Case No. ADJ11509125, ADJ11509591, ADJ13194436
Regular
Dec 15, 2020

ALEX MEJIA vs. LINEAGE LOGISTICS, CORVEL

The Appeals Board granted Lineage Logistics' petition for removal, rescinding an order that changed venue for claim ADJ13194436 to Long Beach. The Board found the record procedurally confused, noting conflicting actions by different district offices and an order that incorrectly stated parties jointly agreed to the venue change despite an objection. The matter is returned to the trial level to address consolidation and proper venue for all three applicant claims.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueConsolidation of ClaimsProcedural ConfusionAdjudication NumbersDistrict OfficeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCumulative TraumaPetition to ConsolidateNotice of Intention to Change Venue
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Case No. ADJ11183246
Regular
Aug 19, 2019

RAY MASBAD vs. FOLSOM STATE PRISON, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration in this case. The applicant successfully proved an industrial psychiatric injury, and the defendant failed to demonstrate it was caused by lawful, good faith personnel actions. Since the applicant did not challenge the judge's findings, the Board affirmed the compensability of the injury. Consequently, the petition for reconsideration was dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryPsycheLawful Personnel ActionsGood Faith Personnel ActionsDiscriminatory Personnel ActionsCompensable InjuryWCJ OpinionLegally Correct FindingsAggrieved Applicant
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Case No. ADJ8944738, ADJ8028796, ADJ8030015
Regular
Jan 21, 2014

MANUEL GODOY vs. CARGILL BEEF PACKERS, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Zenith Insurance Company, Lamanuzzi and Pantaleo

The Appeals Board granted petitions for removal by defendants Cargill Beef Packers and Zenith Insurance Company, rescinding a prior order consolidating three workers' compensation cases. Consolidation was deemed premature due to significant prejudice and potential trial delay, particularly concerning Zenith's pending statute of limitations and post-termination defenses. The Board ordered the January 30, 2014 priority hearing in Zenith's case to proceed as scheduled. Future consolidation considerations will require notice to all parties.

Petition for RemovalConsolidation OrderPrejudiceTrial DelayCumulative TraumaSpecific InjuryAgreed Medical ExaminersAOE/COE TrialStatute of Limitations DefensePost-Termination Defense
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