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Case No. ADJ1923835 (LBO 0337936) ADJ611957 (LBO 0367126)
Regular
May 04, 2009

ESTHER OVALLE vs. CITY OF GARDENA, CORVEL CHINO

In ADJ1923835, the WCJ found no permanent disability from a specific injury to applicant's right shoulder and wrists on October 16, 2000. In ADJ611957, the WCJ awarded 56% permanent disability for a cumulative trauma injury to bilateral shoulders and wrists ending November 16, 2000. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing Dr. Craemer's IME opinion was not substantial evidence, particularly regarding the left shoulder injury's timing and apportionment. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's reliance on Dr. Craemer's opinion that all permanent disability stemmed from the cumulative trauma. A clerical error in the cumulative trauma date was also corrected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEsther OvalleCity of GardenaCorvel ChinoADJ1923835ADJ611957Petition for ReconsiderationClerical ErrorPermanent DisabilitySpecific Injury
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Case No. ADJ9213744
Regular
May 22, 2015

JOSE AGUILAR vs. CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT, CORVEL CHINO

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant, Jose Aguilar, was awarded benefits for a psychological injury. The defendant, Claim Jumper Restaurant and its insurer, filed a Petition for Reconsideration of this award. However, the parties subsequently reached a settlement, evidenced by a signed Compromise and Release agreement. Therefore, the defendant withdrew its Petition for Reconsideration, and the Board dismissed it. The case is now remanded to the trial judge for approval of the settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardInjury to psycheCompromise and ReleaseDismissalAdministrative law judgeTrial levelSettlement agreementWCJ
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Case No. ADJ6854485
Regular
Nov 19, 2009

DON HARRELL vs. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, CORVEL CHINO

Defendant's petition for removal is granted. The Order dated August 11, 2009, is rescinded, and the matter is returned to the trial level for another mandatory settlement conference.

Petition for RemovalDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedMandatory Settlement ConferenceDue ProcessAdministrative Law JudgeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryLeft KneeDiscoveryRescind Order
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Case No. ADJ862717 (LAO 0688164)
Regular
Oct 13, 2010

MICHAEL WORDEN vs. GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, CORVEL CHINO, ADMINSURE DIAMOND BAR

This case involves Michael Worden's petition for reconsideration before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board is dismissing the petition because it was not properly verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. Even if it had been verified, the Board would have denied the petition on its merits, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's reasoning. Therefore, the petition is dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationNot VerifiedLabor Code Section 5902DismissalReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMeritsGardena Police DepartmentCorvel Chino
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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. ADJ10983565
Regular
Aug 18, 2025

DERRYL THOMPSON vs. VICTORY OUTREACH CHINO, CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., MISSION ACTS MINISTRIES, MECUM ACUTIONS, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO.

Applicant Derryl Thompson claimed injury while working for alleged employers Victory Outreach Chino (general employer), Mission Acts Ministries (employer and personnel staffing agency), and Mecum Auctions, Inc. (special employer). Defendants Zurich American Insurance Company and Church Mutual Insurance Company sought reconsideration of the Findings and Order that established this dual employment relationship. The Appeals Board denied both petitions for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant was an employee and not a volunteer, and that Victory was a general employer while Mecum was a special employer, rejecting the defendants' arguments for exclusion under Labor Code sections 3352(a)(2) and (a)(9).

General employerSpecial employerVolunteer exclusionLabor Code 3352(a)(2)Labor Code 3352(a)(9)Aid or sustenanceRemunerationDual employmentStaffing agencyNon-profit status
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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. 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. 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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