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Case No. ADJ8332892, ADJ8584295
Regular
Oct 10, 2014

DEANNA SATTERWHITE vs. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Whole Foods Market, as it was withdrawn by the petitioner. This dismissal is based solely on the petitioner's withdrawal of their appeal. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) retains the authority to proceed with a recommendation for sanctions at the trial level. Consequently, the WCAB officially orders the dismissal of the petition for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedSanction RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardTrial LevelWCJWithdrawn PetitionGallagher Bassett ServicesWhole Foods MarketDeanna Satterwhite
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Case No. ADJ2288420
Regular
Oct 14, 2013

DEANNA BEDOLLA DURON vs. THRIFTY CORPORATION, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration and removal filed by the applicant, Deanna Bedolla Duron. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, deeming it improperly taken from a non-final interlocutory order. The Board also denied removal, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Consequently, the Board ordered the dismissal of the reconsideration petition and the denial of removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalRemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityInterlocutory OrderEvidentiary DecisionsPre-trial Orders
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Case No. ADJ7811477, ADJ7811473, ADJ7808129, ADJ6621190
Regular
Apr 18, 2016

DEANNA CARROLL vs. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Deanna Carroll's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted the reasoning of the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ), who found that the applicant's conduct met the criteria for being declared a vexatious litigant. This decision followed a history of the applicant filing numerous complaints, accusations of fraud and bias against judicial officers, and unmeritorious petitions. The WCJ found no evidence to support the applicant's allegations in her latest petition, and therefore recommended denial.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationVexatious LitigantIn Propria PersonaLabor Code Section 5813WCAB Rule 10561Frivolous PetitionUnmeritorious FilingsBad Faith AllegationsPatently Insulting
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Case No. ADJ6621190 (MF)
Regular
Jan 18, 2019

DEANNA CARROLL vs. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Applicant Deanna Carroll was previously declared a vexatious litigant in 2016, requiring pre-approval to file any requests with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). In this decision, the WCAB reviewed a Petition for Removal for Cause filed by Carroll in propria persona on December 4, 2018. Finding no significant change in circumstances or newly discovered evidence since the prior determination, the WCAB declined to accept the petition for filing. Therefore, Carroll's petition was rejected as per the vexatious litigant pre-filing order.

Vexatious litigantpre-filing orderAppeals Board Rule 10782Petition for Removal for Causein pro pernew evidencechange in lawpresiding judgelicensed attorneydeclaration of readiness
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Case No. ADJ3550667
Regular
Jun 23, 2009

Deanna Rasmussen vs. Vijay Garg, M.D., INC., Preferred Employers Insurance Company

In this workers' compensation case, the applicant, Deanna Rasmussen, claimed an industrial injury while working as a nuclear cardiology technologist. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) initially found her to be an employee. However, upon reconsideration, the WCAB reversed this decision, concluding Rasmussen was an independent contractor on the date of injury. Consequently, she is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits from Dr. Garg and his insurer. The WCAB has now denied Rasmussen's petition for further reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndependent ContractorEmployeeIndustrial InjuryNuclear Cardiology TechnologistReconsideration DeniedOpinion and OrderCompensable InjuryPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ736188 (GOL 0099658)
Regular
Sep 22, 2017

Deanna Power vs. St. John's Regional Medical Center, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case concerns Deanna Power's claim for continued medical treatment, specifically prescription medications Xyrem and Lunesta, for a previous industrial injury. The employer denied authorization for these medications through Utilization Review (UR), and the applicant's subsequent Independent Medical Review (IMR) application was deemed untimely. The trial judge initially ordered continued treatment and directed the Administrative Director to process the IMR appeal, finding it timely. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the trial judge lacked jurisdiction to order treatment when a timely UR decision was issued and the applicant's sole recourse was the IMR process. The matter was returned to the trial level for a determination solely on the timeliness of the IMR appeal, not the medical necessity of the medications.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardXyremLunestaIndependent Medical ReviewIMRUtilization ReviewURprescription medications
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Case No. ADJ2998349
Regular
Sep 23, 2008

DEANNA PRIEST (DEANNA PRIEST-HENSLEY) vs. MICHAEL HOUSPIAN, TIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE

The Appeals Board denies the applicant’s petition for reconsideration, finding no new evidence presented and reiterating the reasons given in the July 8, 2008 decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationNewly Discovered EvidenceAverage Weekly EarningsTemporary Disability RateJurisdictionFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeOpinion and OrderFraud
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Case No. ADJ8517780
Regular
Jun 03, 2013

DEANNA ROBBINS vs. SUSANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant school district's petition for reconsideration. The district challenged the calculation of the applicant's average weekly earnings, arguing her probationary status should reduce the figure. However, the Board affirmed the administrative law judge's finding, determining that the applicant's earnings capacity was properly calculated based on her actual earnings from multiple employers prior to the injury. The Board emphasized that earning capacity is a dynamic assessment, not limited to the applicant's immediate employment status.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSusanville Elementary School DistrictDeanna RobbinsPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardcumulative injuryupper extremitiesaverage weekly earningsearning capacityLabor Code section 4453(c)(4)
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Case No. VNO 0365622, VNO 0365623
Regular
Feb 07, 2008

DEANNA BELL vs. SACRAMENTO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Stipulations and Award, disputing the attorney's fee calculation based on temporary disability benefits. While the defendant's petition was untimely, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration on its own motion due to insufficient clarification regarding the attorney's fees. The Board rescinded the attorney's fee award, returning the issue to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new determination.

WCABSacramento Housing and Redevelopment AgencyLegally UninsuredStipulations and AwardReconsiderationBoard MotionIndustrial InjuryRight AnklePsycheTemporary Disability
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Case No. ADJ4278917 (VNO 0546068) ADJ4125934 (VNO 0546069) ADJ4427925 (VNO 0546070)
Regular
Feb 26, 2009

DEANNA MURRAY vs. INTUIT, INC, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order dated December 8, 2008. This decision was made due to the need for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. The WCAB will conduct further proceedings as deemed appropriate. All future correspondence should be directed to the WCAB's Reconsideration unit.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionDecision After ReconsiderationWritten correspondenceObjectionsMotions
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