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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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)
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Case No. ADJ17849976
Regular
Oct 07, 2025

ESTEFANY MICHELLE OSORIO vs. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Appeals Board observed a proposed settlement while reconsideration was pending. Citing California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 10961, which prohibits the District Office from acting on a case under reconsideration, the Board rescinded the prior decision from which reconsideration was sought. The matter is returned to the trial level, allowing the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the proposed settlement. Should the WCJ not approve the settlement, the original decision may be reinstated, at which point any aggrieved party may seek reconsideration. This decision does not address the merits of the issues pending reconsideration.

ReconsiderationRescinded DecisionReturned to Trial LevelProposed SettlementWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJVan Nuys District OfficeSpace Exploration Technologies CorporationCorvel CorporationAdjudication Number
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Case No. ADJ2790509 (GOL 0097931) ADJ3675846 (GOL 0099947)
Regular
Dec 22, 2016

LILLIAN SOQUI vs. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, CORVEL CORPORATION

The defendant sought reconsideration of the original award finding the applicant 100% permanently totally disabled due to fibromyalgia resulting from a specific injury on September 23, 1998. The defendant argued for apportionment of disability between specific and cumulative injuries, and to non-industrial causes. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify that the 100% permanent total disability award solely stems from the specified injury and rescinded the original award. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning that medical evidence did not support apportionment, and the defendant failed to pursue further discovery to challenge existing evaluations.

SoquiCorvel CorporationPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings and Awardtemporary disabilitypermanent disability100% permanently totally disabledfibromyalgiaapportionmentcumulative injury
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Case No. ADJ7348149
Regular
Mar 18, 2019

CELINE ROUYA vs. SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, CORVEL CORPORATION

The applicant appeals the WCJ's decision denying injury to psyche and other body parts, arguing the WCJ erred by not addressing her harassment claim and finding the personnel actions were in good faith. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further study the issues, noting discrepancies in witness testimony and insufficient medical opinions on causation. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings to develop the record, including obtaining clarified medical opinions on causation and further testimony. The dissenting commissioner would affirm the WCJ's decision, finding the personnel actions were legal and non-discriminatory, and applicant's harassment claims were not supported by objective evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCeline RouyaSave Mart SupermarketsCorvel CorporationADJ7348149ReconsiderationPsychiatric InjuryPharmacy TechnicianHarassmentNational Origin
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Case No. ADJ10217031
Regular
Mar 02, 2016

CLORIA PARAGNAT vs. SUN MAR HEALTHCARE, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found the petition was untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 20 days after the Applicant was personally served with the WCJ's decision. The Board emphasized that timely filing requires the petition to be received by the WCAB within the statutory period, not merely mailed. As the filing deadline is jurisdictional, the Board lacked the authority to consider the late petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationPersonal ServiceTimelinessLabor Code § 5903WCAB Rule 10507Jurisdictional LimitDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeUntimely Filing
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Case No. ADJ15013684
Regular
Aug 01, 2025

KEITH DAHL vs. QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL, CORVEL CORPORATION

Applicant Keith Dahl sought reconsideration of a May 7, 2025 "Findings and Award" (F&A) which denied penalties against the defendant, Queen of the Valley Hospital, but awarded attorney's fees. Dahl argued that defendant's three-month delay in submitting an EDD settlement constituted a bad-faith delay. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition, rescinded the F&A, and returned the case to the trial level. The WCAB found the record insufficient to determine penalties due to lack of explanation for the delay and deemed the support for attorney's fees inadequate, emphasizing the WCJ's duty to fully develop the record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityEDDAttorney's FeesLabor Code Section 5813Labor Code Section 5909
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Case No. ADJ8903041
Regular
Jul 01, 2014

MAGALI MANRIQUE DE ARCHA vs. MCDONALD'S/SANCHEZ FAMILY CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

This order dismisses Magali Manrique de Archa's Petition for Removal in her workers' compensation case against McDonald's/Sanchez Family Corporation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report, which recommended dismissal. The Board found no grounds to grant removal, thus dismissing the petition.

Petition for RemovalDismissalReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge ReportSan Bernardino District OfficeSanchez Family CorporationCalifornia Restaurant Mutual Benefit CorporationAmerican Claims ManagementAlvandi Law Group
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Case No. ADJ3206675 (LAO 0812570), ADJ4515604 (LAO 0812569)
Regular
Feb 01, 2013

FRANCES MADISON vs. LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of two previous awards concerning applicant Frances Madison's back and knee injuries. The Board found that the parties' stipulation to use the 1997 permanent disability rating schedule for an injury occurring in 2005 was contrary to Labor Code section 4660(d), which mandates the 2005 schedule for injuries on or after its effective date. Consequently, the previous Findings and Awards were rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ3206675ADJ4515604Frances MadisonLynwood Unified School DistrictCorvel CorporationOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationFindings and AwardsPermanent DisabilityIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ6867972
Regular
Feb 02, 2010

RAYSHELL LEE vs. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was not filed from a final order determining substantive rights or liabilities. The Board found the challenged order to be an interlocutory procedural decision, not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the Board denied the petition for removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed and removal was denied.

Petition for reconsiderationRemovalFinal orderInterlocutory orderSubstantive rightLiabilityWCJ's Report and RecommendationSubstantial prejudiceIrreparable harmInadequate remedy
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Case No. ADJ7271617
Regular
Aug 27, 2012

LEONARD KEY vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, CORVEL CORPORATION

This case involves applicant Leonard Key seeking workers' compensation benefits for an injury sustained while teaching a music production course. The defendant, Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), contended that Key was an independent contractor and not an employee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed the trial judge's finding that Key was an employee, emphasizing LACOE's control over the means and manner of his work, despite an independent contractor agreement. Key lacked control over class schedules, room assignments, and was paid hourly, weighing against independent contractor status. Therefore, the WCAB found that LACOE failed to meet its burden to prove Key was an independent contractor.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLeonard KeyLos Angeles County Office of EducationCorvel CorporationADJ7271617Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationWCJemployee statusindependent contractordirection and control
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