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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ514501
Regular
May 29, 2012

ANTEINOR SERRANO vs. REMEDY INTELLIGENT STAFFING, CUSTOM BUILDING PRODUCTS, CHARTIS, BROADSPIRE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration as a clerical matter to ensure internal consistency in the original decision. The WCAB affirmed the judge's decision, finding that applicant Antenor Serrano sustained an injury to his back and left knee arising out of and occurring in the course of employment. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding insurance carriers.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationJanitorCustom Building ProductsRemedy Intelligent StaffingBack InjuryKnee InjuryInsurance CarriersAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ1083447 (LAO 0872246)
Regular
Mar 04, 2010

FRANKLIN GONZALEZ vs. ARGENT CUSTOM FURNITURE, DCS, UNINSURED EMPLOYER' FUND, CUSTOM CUSTOM FURNITURE LLC, CHARTIS/ STATE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an applicant, Franklin Gonzalez, and defendants including Argent Custom Furniture and the Uninsured Employer's Fund. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an order denying reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in denying the petition.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDARGENT CUSTOM FURNITUREUNINSURED EMPLOYER' FUNDCUSTOM CUSTOM FURNITURE LLCCHARTIS/ STATE INSURANCE COMPANYADJ1083447LAO 0872246DENYING RECONSIDERATIONworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ
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Case No. ADJ1108001
Regular
Dec 13, 2013

ALMA HILL vs. BMCA INSULATION PRODUCTS/GAF BUILDING MATERIALS, AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES

This case concerns a clerical error in the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's November 21, 2013 Opinion and Order. The original order incorrectly listed the District Office as Santa Barbara when it should have been San Bernardino. The Board has issued an order to correct this error, noting that such corrections can be made at any time without further proceedings. The reconsideration proceedings remain pending.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardClerical ErrorPetition for ReconsiderationDistrict OfficeSan BernardinoSanta BarbaraOpinion and OrderSupplemental ProceedingsBMCA Insulation ProductsGAF Building Materials
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Case No. ADJ9214898
Regular
Dec 22, 2016

WALTER HERSOM vs. ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS CORPORATION/OLDCASTLE, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Walter Hersom's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found the petition to be "skeletal" and lacking specific references to the record and legal principles, as required by Labor Code section 5902 and Board Rules. Consequently, the petition failed to meet the standards for a valid reconsideration request. The Board incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation judge in its decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportLabor Code § 5902Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10842Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10846Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10852skeletal petitionmaterial evidencespecific references
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Case No. ADJ621008 (MON 0291717)
Regular
Sep 05, 2012

WILLIAM KEY vs. PRODUCTION PROCESSING, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, SEDGWICK CMS, LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, STONE STANLEY PRODUCTIONS, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), covering Legion Insurance, seeks reconsideration of an arbitrator's award. The arbitrator found both CIGA and Travelers, insurer for the special employer, jointly liable for the applicant's injury and ordered Travelers to reimburse CIGA for all benefits paid since Legion's liquidation. CIGA contested being required to continue administering medical treatment and the denial of pre-judgment interest from Travelers. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, ordering Travelers to administer future medical treatment, but affirmed the denial of pre-judgment interest to CIGA.

CIGALegion InsuranceProduction ProcessingStone Stanley ProductionsSt. Paul TravelersWilliam Keyindustrial injurylow backliquidationother insurance
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Case No. ADJ6784736
Regular
May 24, 2010

CYNTHIA ARMANDO vs. ENDODONTIC ASSOCIATES CORP., TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order compelling production of claims file documents. However, the Board granted removal, rescinded the original order, and issued a new order. The new order requires the defendant to produce non-privileged portions of the claims file and witness statements, and to describe any privileged documents separately. The Board also clarified that statutory privilege provisions, including attorney work product, are applicable in workers' compensation proceedings.

Petition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationClaims Investigation FileAttorney Workproduct PrivilegeWitness StatementsInterim OrderSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable HarmAbsolute Work ProductQualified Work Product
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Case No. ADJ9426494
Regular
Jun 10, 2015

BARBARA SWENSON vs. COMPASS HEALTH, MURPHY AND BEANE, INC.

In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the applicant sought interview transcripts and statements of defense witnesses. The judge initially ordered the defendant to produce all such materials. The defendant petitioned for removal, arguing the order was overbroad and violated due process by failing to account for work product and attorney-client privilege. The Appeals Board granted the petition for removal, amending the original order. The amended order requires the defendant to provide requested materials, excluding those protected by privilege, for which a privilege log must be filed.

Petition for RemovalInterview TranscriptsWitness StatementsWork ProductAttorney-Client PrivilegePrivilege LogDue ProcessOverbroad OrderAppeals BoardWCJ
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Case No. ADJ6906050 ADJ6906051
Regular
Jan 07, 2020

IRMA OCHOA vs. ALUMINUM PRECISION PRODUCTS, XL INSURANCE; INDEPENDENT FORGE, REDWOOD FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, c/o BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

This case affirmed a previous award finding Aluminum Precision Products liable for the applicant's workers' compensation claim. Although symptoms manifested at both employers, Labor Code section 5500.5 dictates liability falls solely on the employer with the last year of injurious exposure. The Appeals Board adopted the judge's report, incorporating its reasoning to support this conclusion. Therefore, the prior award against Aluminum Precision Products was upheld.

Labor Code section 5500.5last year of injurious exposureemployer liabilityworkers' compensationReconsiderationOpinion and DecisionJoint Findings Award and OrderAFFIRMEDWCJ reportfactual and legal issues
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Case No. SDO 0328208
Regular
Mar 17, 2008

ARMANDO ADAME vs. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC. (dba JBA HEADERS), ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board clarified that for Labor Code section 4656(c)(1) purposes, the commencement of temporary disability payments is the date the employer first mails a temporary disability indemnity check, not when EDD benefits begin. Furthermore, EDD benefits, even if reimbursed by the employer, do not count towards the 104-week cap on temporary disability payments. Consequently, the employer's liability for further temporary disability payments extends from the date of the first actual indemnity payment until October 6, 2007.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardArmando AdameAutomotive Engineered ProductsZenith Insurance CompanyLabor Code section 4656(c)(1)Temporary Total DisabilityTemporary Disability IndemnityEmployment Development DepartmentUnemployment Compensation DisabilityHawkins v. Amberwood Products
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