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Case No. ADJ7937794
Regular
Sep 25, 2012

RUTH CORONA vs. AUTUMN YEARS AT OJAI, PATRIOT RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ruth Corona's Petition for Reconsideration, affirming the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision. The denial was based on a faulty verification in the petition and a credibility assessment of the applicant's testimony regarding a specific injury. The ALJ found the applicant's account of a specific injury to be inconsistent and not supported by evidence, suggesting a cumulative trauma injury instead. The Board gave great weight to the ALJ's credibility findings and incorporated the ALJ's report into their order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardOrder Denying ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportCredibility FindingGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Petitioners' ContentionApplicant's TestimonyDefendant's WitnessesProcedural Error
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Case No. ADJ10829802
Regular
Apr 26, 2019

Antonio Corona vs. Custom Pipe & Coupling Company, Inc., The Hartford, Insurance Company of the West

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify findings regarding applicant Antonio Corona's industrial injury. The Board substituted new findings, confirming injury to his thoracic spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, bilateral wrists, bilateral hands, and left knee, and held the claim was not barred by the post-termination defense. The Board awarded temporary total disability from April 25, 2017, through June 8, 2017, and permanent disability at 18%, returning the matter to the trial level to resolve issues of average weekly wage, additional temporary disability periods, and an EDD lien. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, particularly regarding the credibility of the applicant's treating physician and the absence of substantial evidence to support the defense's arguments.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardMachine OperatorThoracic Spine InjuryLumbar Spine InjuryLeft Shoulder InjuryBilateral Wrists InjuryBilateral Hands InjuryLeft Knee Injury
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Case No. ADJ7438047
Regular
Jul 16, 2012

FRANCISCO CORONA-DIAZ vs. MENDOCINO FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANY, XI SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERCARGO INSURANCE COMPANY, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant, Francisco Corona-Diaz, filed a Petition for Reconsideration. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because it was filed untimely. The original Findings and Orders were issued on April 30, 2012, and the petition was not filed within the statutory 20-day period, plus an additional 5 days for mailing. Therefore, the petition was procedurally deficient and dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyDismissedAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationFindings and OrdersLabor Code Section 5903Code of Civil Procedure Section 1013Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMendocino Forest Products Company
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Case No. ADJ8002816, ADJ8316468
Regular
Oct 05, 2016

LORENZO TOSCANO CORONA vs. KOOSHAREM, doing business as SELECT STAFFING, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION (CIGA), ULLICO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, RSI HOME PRODUCTS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a dispute over workers' compensation coverage where applicant Lorenzo Toscano Corona was injured, allegedly while employed through a staff leasing arrangement between Koosharem (Select Staffing) and RSI Home Products. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address arguments by ACE American Insurance Company and Travelers Property Casualty Company that their policies excluded coverage for the applicant. The Board rescinded the prior decision due to the arbitrator's failure to adequately document the proceedings and admitted exhibits as required by law. The matter is returned to the arbitrator to create a proper record and evaluate whether ACE and Travelers' policies contained valid exclusions for the applicant's injuries, considering relevant insurance code provisions and endorsements.

Staff leasingGeneral employerSpecial employerJoint and several liabilityOther insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)Hold harmless clauseWCAB Rule 10566Hamilton v. Lockheed Corp.Labor Code section 3602(d)
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 20, 2005

Corona v. Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.

In a personal injury action, an infant plaintiff alleged being assaulted on a school bus operated by Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc. and driven by Sally Pancotto. The plaintiffs claimed inadequate supervision. The Supreme Court, Suffolk County, initially denied the defendants' motion for summary judgment. However, the appellate court reversed this decision, concluding that the defendants established a prima facie entitlement to summary judgment by demonstrating no actual or constructive notice of the assailant's alleged misconduct. The plaintiffs failed to raise a triable issue of fact in opposition. Consequently, the complaint was dismissed insofar as asserted against the appellants.

Personal InjurySchool BusNegligent SupervisionSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewSuffolk CountyInfant PlaintiffNotice RequirementPrima Facie EntitlementTriable Issue of Fact
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Case No. ADJ10548329
Regular
Jan 04, 2019

JOSE CORONA vs. KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration to further examine the factual and legal issues. The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior decision regarding an injury sustained while participating in a federal jobs program. Key issues on appeal include the calculation of temporary and permanent disability, and whether penalties or sanctions were warranted for the employer's actions concerning a job displacement voucher. The WCAB will issue a decision after further review.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJose CoronaKern High School DistrictPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code §5813Labor Code §5814Supplemental Job Displacement VoucherTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityNational Farmworker Jobs Program
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Natoli v. Smith Corona Marchant Corp.

The case involves an appeal from a Workmen's Compensation Board decision regarding an accidental injury sustained by an electrician. The claimant fell at work in August 1968, striking his head. A critical dispute arose over whether he fell from a ladder or the floor. Despite a compensation claim mentioning a ladder, the claimant later couldn't recall, and medical histories were silent on the matter. Two co-workers were present but their testimony was not entered into the record. The appellate court found that the Board erred in denying an opportunity to take the testimony of these crucial witnesses, deeming it necessary in the interest of justice. Consequently, the Board's decision was reversed, and the matter was remitted for further proceedings to incorporate the co-workers' testimony and issue a new decision.

Accidental InjuryCourse of EmploymentWorkers' CompensationAppellate ReviewRemandWitness TestimonyEvidentiary IssuesInterest of JusticeHead InjuryEmployment Accident
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Case No. ADJ2027294 (RIV 0066659)
Regular
Nov 06, 2008

HEIDI WATSON vs. CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant, Heidi Watson, did not sustain an industrial injury as a special education teacher. The Board denied reconsideration of the applicant's additional filing, deeming it untimely and improper. The defendant's request to determine fraud was moot as the core issue of no industrial injury was affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSpecial Education TeacherIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjuryRib InjuryLung InjuryICGSPetition for ReconsiderationNewly Discovered Evidence
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Case No. ADJ249271 (VNO 0541680)
Regular
Jun 21, 2010

MARIA GUTIERREZ vs. VOLT SERVICE CORPORATION, GALLAGHER BASSETT CORONA

The defendant sought reconsideration of a March 30, 2010 decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted this petition to allow further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is necessary for a complete understanding of the record and to ensure a just decision. All future filings related to this case must be directed to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionOffice of the CommissionersService Made by MailOfficial Address Record
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Case No. ADJ2906038
Regular
Dec 15, 2008

DEMETRIO CORONA vs. WILKERSON RANCH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration after an initial award of benefits for a farm laborer's knee and wrist injuries. Subsequently, the parties submitted a compromise and release agreement for $16,000.00. Consequently, the Board rescinded the prior award and returned the case to the trial level for review and approval of the settlement agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseFindings and AwardRescindedTrial LevelFurther Medical TreatmentPermanent DisabilityFarm LaborerIndustrial Injury
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