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Case No. 2-02-303-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 19, 2003

Kenneth Bone and A.J. Morris, M.D., P.A. v. CorVel Corporation

Appellants Kenneth Bone and A.J. Morris, M.D., P.A. appealed the trial court's dismissal of their claims against Appellee CorVel Corporation for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The case stemmed from Utica National Insurance Company's denial of payment for Bone's pain management treatments, which Dr. Morris administered after obtaining preauthorization from CorVel. Appellants sued CorVel and Utica, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act, but failed to pursue administrative remedies through the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission within the statutory one-year period. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the Appellants' claims fell under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Workers' Compensation Act and their failure to exhaust administrative remedies within the prescribed time barred judicial review.

Workers' CompensationAdministrative RemediesSubject Matter JurisdictionSummary JudgmentExhaustion DoctrineMedical Dispute ResolutionPain ManagementPreauthorization of Medical ServicesDenial of PaymentJudicial Review
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Case No. ADJ9762825
Regular
Feb 29, 2016

MARIA OLGA BARAJAS vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This case involves Maria Olga Barajas's workers' compensation claim against Barrett Business Services and Corvel. The applicant was injured on July 20, 2014, and her attempts to change her treating physician within the employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN) were unsuccessful. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the original award. This award allowed the applicant to seek treatment outside the MPN at the defendants' expense due to the failure to facilitate a timely change of physician.

Medical Provider NetworkMPNPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardremovalchange of treating physicianinterim orderLabor Code § 4616.3(b)Title 8Regulations
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Case No. ADJ8150668
Regular
Aug 21, 2014

STEVEN JUDD vs. CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CORVEL CORVEL CORPORATIONS

This case concerns Steven Judd's workers' compensation claim for kidney cancer. The Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Judd sustained an industrial injury as a peace officer, granting him the presumption of compensability under Labor Code section 3212.1. The Board found the cancer developed during his employment, satisfying the statute's requirements even though it manifested later. The defendant failed to rebut the presumption by proving no reasonable link between the carcinogens Judd was exposed to and his cancer.

Labor Code section 3212.1peace officerkidney cancercumulative traumapresumptioncarcinogenlatency periodmanifestationdevelopmentAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)
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Case No. ADJ4517161
Regular
Apr 25, 2011

CANDICE CHAVEZ vs. COUNTY OF VENTURA, CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the judge's prior order. The Board found the petition for reconsideration frivolous due to materially false statements regarding admitted evidence and mischaracterizations of medical reports concerning the applicant's psychiatric condition. Furthermore, the Board initiated proceedings to impose sanctions of up to $2,500 each on Dan Escamilla and Legal Service Bureau for these bad-faith actions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPORACLien ClaimantSanctionsFrivolous PetitionMisrepresentation of FactLabor Code Section 4903.1(a)(4)Industrial InjuryPsychiatric InjuryCompromise and Release
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Case No. ADJ2522709 (LBO 0369555)
Regular
Sep 08, 2014

CHARLES FUNKE vs. CITY OF GARDENA, CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded an award of temporary disability benefits to a retired police detective, Charles Funke. The Board found that while Labor Code section 4853 did not preclude benefits due to his service retirement, the key issue was whether Funke voluntarily withdrew from the labor market. Since evidence regarding his intent to continue working after retirement was insufficient, the case was returned to the trial level for further factual development.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCity of GardenaCorvelCharles FunkeADJ2522709Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFirst Amended Findings and Awardtemporary disabilitycumulative traumalower extremities
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Case No. ADJ6914901, ADJ3554819 (GRO 0003162), ADJ1000021 (GRO 0002782)
Regular
Mar 07, 2016

OSIEL GARZA vs. COUNTY OF TULARE, CORVEL

The WCAB granted the employer's petition for removal, reversing a prior order that required claims handlers to appear at a status conference. The Board found the mandatory appearance of claims handlers from out of the local area to be burdensome and costly, causing substantial prejudice. While affirming the general order to rescind a previous award, the WCAB amended it to remove the personal appearance requirement for the claims handlers. This decision emphasizes that defense counsel's presence and a claims handler's availability by phone generally suffice for such conferences.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalDecision After RemovalOrder Rescinding Findings of FactAwardand OrdersCounty of TulareCorvelState Compensation Insurance FundWCJ
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Case No. ADJ14609243 ADJ17389142
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

RAUL MAGANA vs. COUNTY OF TULARE, CORVEL

The defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's July 8, 2025, Findings and Order, which awarded the applicant $78,662.50 for 30% whole person impairment, rejecting apportionment due to a finding that Dr. Gwartz's medical opinion lacked substantial evidence. Defendant contended that Dr. Gwartz's opinion was substantial medical evidence and the WCJ erred in failing to find apportionment. The Appeals Board, after reviewing the petition and report, granted the petition for reconsideration, but explicitly deferred a final decision on the merits pending further review of the record and applicable law. The Board also confirmed the timeliness of their action, having acted on the petition within the 60-day statutory period as amended by Labor Code section 5909.

Petition for ReconsiderationApportionmentSubstantial Medical EvidenceUlcerative ColitisPsyche InjuryWhole Person ImpairmentPermanent Disability IndemnityLabor Code Section 5909Report and RecommendationQME
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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. ADJ2209378
Regular
Jan 09, 2012

SCOTT LENETT vs. CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, CORVEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal because removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not demonstrated. The underlying dispute concerns the defendant's petition to terminate liability for a $573 monthly pool maintenance award. While the Appeals Board noted the applicant's argument that the award was too old to reopen, they also highlighted that medical treatment awards are contingent on the applicant availing themselves of the treatment. The WCJ recommended denial as the applicant failed to prove irreparable harm from the order setting the case for trial.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryTotal DisabilityStipulation with Request for AwardFurther Medical TreatmentMedical Treatment AwardPetition to Terminate LiabilityLoss of JurisdictionPool Maintenance
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Case No. ADJ6847818
Regular
Sep 20, 2013

LAUREANO MAGANA vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This case concerns the denial of reconsideration for a lien claimant, Translating Sources, Inc. The claimant's lien was dismissed for failure to pay the required filing fee prior to a lien conference, despite their argument that lien resolution was premature. Citing *Figueroa v Doering Co*, the court held that payment of the fee is a prerequisite for the lien conference. Therefore, the lien was properly dismissed and reconsideration was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeLien conferenceDismissal of lienLien filing feeFigueroa v Doering CoFuture medical awardSanctionsTitle 8
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