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Case No. ADJ9477887
Regular
Oct 29, 2025

Cynthia Hargerty vs. HealthNet, Inc.; Safety National Insurance

Applicant Cynthia Hargerty, a substance abuse counselor, sustained injuries in 2013 and settled her case for 27% permanent disability in 2018. She later petitioned to reopen, asserting her psychiatric injury was compensable under Labor Code section 4660.1(c) and that vocational reporting indicated total disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's December 23, 2021 F&O, stating the prior finding on psychiatric injury non-compensability was final due to lack of appeal. The Board also deemed the vocational expert's opinion insufficient as it relied on psychiatric impairment statutorily barred and inadequately addressed non-industrial apportionment factors.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCynthia HargertyHealthnet Inc.Safety National InsuranceADJ9477887Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationPetition to ReopenScheduled RatingLabor Code Section 4660.1(c)Permanent Total Disability
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Case No. ADJ1468445 (AHM 0109357)
Regular
Jun 08, 2009

CYNTHIA MAYFIELD vs. VERIZON, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has denied Cynthia Mayfield's Petition for Removal. The Board adopted the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) as the basis for their decision. Therefore, the petition to remove the case from its current status has been denied.

Petition for RemovalDeniedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportADJ1468445Cynthia MayfieldVerizonSedgwick CMSadministrative law judgedeny removal
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Case No. ADJ8569965
Regular
Jun 22, 2016

CYNTHIA HOPKINS vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, SF MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Cynthia Hopkins' petition for reconsideration of the dismissal of her Labor Code 132a discrimination claim. While Hopkins argued her discrimination claim related back to an earlier workers' compensation filing, the WCJ found it untimely. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the claim was barred by the statute of limitations, thus denying reconsideration. However, the WCAB clarified that Hopkins' petition for reconsideration itself was timely filed within the statutory period.

Labor Code 132adiscrimination claimworkers' compensationPetition for ReconsiderationWCJstatute of limitationsuntimely filingrelates backSupplemental BriefAppeals Board
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Case No. ADJ1735018
Regular
Oct 28, 2010

CYNTHIA BLACKLEDGE vs. BANK OF AMERICA, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Bank of America's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will result and reconsideration is inadequate. The WCAB found that Bank of America failed to meet these stringent standards. Therefore, the petition was denied.

Petition for RemovalDenying RemovalExtraordinary RemedySubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationAdverse DecisionWCJ ReportBank of AmericaACE American Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ361855 (GOL 0100706) ADJ987728 (GOL 0100705)
Regular
Jun 06, 2011

CYNTHIA SIEGERT vs. COTTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by KEENAN & ASSOCIATES

The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration and denied the defendant's. It affirmed the original award of 45% permanent disability, finding the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) deposition testimony admissible and substantial evidence. The Board amended the temporary disability period to extend to March 27, 2008, finding applicant reached Maximal Medical Improvement on that date. Finally, the Board deferred the issue of further medical treatment, including acupuncture, for evaluation by the AME.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCynthia SiegertCottage Health SystemKeenan & AssociatesADJ361855ADJ987728Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardRegistered NurseLumbar Spine
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Case No. ADJ8703877
Regular
Jan 01, 2014

WILLIAM LOZANO (Deceased), CYNTHIA LOZANO (Widow) vs. PYRAMID SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a widow's claim for workers' compensation benefits for her deceased husband's stomach cancer, alleging it was an industrial injury. The applicant contended her husband, a firefighter for a DoD installation, was entitled to a presumption of industrial injury under Labor Code section 3212.1. However, the Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding the cancer was not industrial because the relevant statute amendment, which would have included DoD firefighters, was not retroactive. Therefore, the presumption of industrial injury did not apply to the decedent's cancer manifestation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardWilliam LozanoCynthia LozanoPyramid ServicesState Compensation Insurance FundADJ8703877Opinion and Decision After Reconsiderationindustrial injurystomach cancerpresumption
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Case No. ADJ1504736 (RDG 094722) ADJ2325354 (RDG 0122147)
Regular
Jun 30, 2011

CYNTHIA CADLE vs. CHICO CREEK HEALTH CARE, CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, CNA CLAIMS PLUS, FREMONT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

In Case ADJ1504736, the Board granted reconsideration, finding applicant sustained industrial injury to her right knee as a compensable consequence of her left knee injury from February 2, 2000, remanding for determination of benefits. In Case ADJ2325354, the Board denied reconsideration and removal, affirming the WCJ's findings regarding injury on May 19, 2005, including the 18% permanent disability award and apportionment of benefits. The Board found applicant waived arguments regarding new discovery and the *Almaraz/Guzman* standard by failing to raise them timely. The WCJ's apportionment of permanent disability for the 2005 injury was upheld based on medical reports and deposition testimony.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCynthia CadleChico Creek Health CareContinental Casualty CompanyCNA Claims PlusFremont Memorial HospitalTravelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalJoint Findings Award and Order
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Case No. ADJ8110093
Regular
May 03, 2018

CYNTHIA WESLEY vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case concerns applicant Cynthia Wesley's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board denied her petition, upholding the original award of 8% permanent disability for a spine and hip injury sustained while employed as a probation officer. The original award included apportionment to a prior disability award. Wesley argued the WCJ erred in rating her disability and in applying apportionment. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding no grounds for reconsideration of the original award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardindustrial injuryspineright hippermanent disabilityapportionmentLabor Code section 4664prior award
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Case No. ADJ10939915
Regular
Jul 27, 2017

CYNTHIA MCDANIEL vs. TIMEC/BROADSPECTRUM, ESIS/INA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Cynthia McDaniel's petition for reconsideration because it was filed against an interlocutory procedural order, not a final decision on substantive rights or liabilities. However, the WCAB granted her petition for removal. The WCAB rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was based on the WCJ's own report, which the WCAB adopted and incorporated.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueInterlocutory ProceduralEvidentiary IssueRescinded DecisionFurther ProceedingsWCJ Report
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Case No. LAO 831546
Regular
Jul 30, 2007

CYNTHIA WINCHESTER vs. TENET/USC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, C/O SRS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Cynthia Winchester's petition for reconsideration in Case No. LAO 831546. The Board adopted the WCJ's report for denial, but ordered further proceedings on the defendant's petition to set aside the order approving compromise and release. These proceedings will commence upon return of the file to the trial level without further action by the parties.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ reportPetition to set asideCompromise and ReleaseTrial level proceedingsOfficial Address RecordService by Mail
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