CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. MON 0345429 MON 0345430
Regular
Jan 28, 2008

SOFIA COLINDRES vs. KOR REALTY GROUP/SHERATON GATEWAY HOTEL, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE as Administered by AIG CLAIMS SERVICES

The Appeals Board denied the employer's petition to disqualify the Workers' Compensation Judge due to untimeliness, citing the employer's failure to file within the prescribed period after gaining knowledge of the potential conflict. The Board also granted reconsideration to amend the judge's opinion on decision by striking a reference to post-trial briefs, but otherwise affirmed the original findings of industrial injury to the applicant's spine and right shoulder. This decision upholds the judge's prior findings and dismisses the disqualification attempt as procedurally barred.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for DisqualificationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and Orderstipulationindustrial injurycervical spinethoracic spineright shoulderleft shoulder
References
3
Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Johnson v. New York State Department of Transportation

Claimant, receiving workers' compensation benefits stemming from a 1992 work-related injury, was convicted of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in 2000, admitting to receiving $270 from a drug sale. At a subsequent workers' compensation hearing, the claimant denied receiving any income from self-employment or other sources since May 1998. The employer's workers’ compensation carrier contended this was a false statement and sought suspension of wage benefits pursuant to Workers’ Compensation Law § 114-a. The Workers’ Compensation Board found that the claimant knowingly made a false statement in violation of Workers’ Compensation Law § 114-a and ruled that he was disqualified from receiving further wage replacement benefits, reversing a Workers’ Compensation Law Judge's decision. The appellate court affirmed the Board’s decision, concluding that substantial evidence supported the Board’s finding that the claimant’s statement was knowingly false, thereby justifying the disqualification.

Workers' Compensation Law § 114-aFalse StatementMisrepresentation of Material FactWage Replacement BenefitsDisqualification from BenefitsDrug Sale IncomeKnowing FalsificationWitness CredibilityAppellate ReviewBoard Decision Affirmed
References
3
Case No. ADJ12674446
Regular
Jul 25, 2025

MICHAEL KREZA, SHANNA KREZA vs. CITY OF COSTA MESA FIRE DEPARTMENT, ADMINSURE

Applicant Shanna Kreza, guardian ad Litem for deceased Michael Kreza, sought reconsideration or, alternatively, removal and disqualification of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) after the WCJ issued an Order Suspending Action. The WCJ's order questioned the requested attorney's fees as excessive, which the applicant argued created an appearance of bias. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, deeming the WCJ's order interlocutory. However, the Board granted the petitions for removal and disqualification, finding an appearance of bias by the WCJ due to unqualified opinions on attorney's fees. Consequently, the WCJ was disqualified, their May 12, 2025 Order was rescinded, and the case was returned for reassignment to a new WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFirefighterDeath ClaimAttorney FeesExcessive FeesPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalPetition for DisqualificationWCJ BiasOrder Suspending Action
References
10
Case No. ADJ319279 (MON 0358792) ADJ3055294 (MON 0361854)
Regular
May 24, 2013

TROY WHITETO vs. LONG BEACH TRANSIT, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for disqualification of the judge, finding it untimely. Reconsideration was granted, and the original decision was affirmed with amendments. Specifically, Findings of Fact 6 and 7 were amended to reflect the agreed-upon permanent disability award based on Dr. Ganjianpour's report and to defer the issue of attorney's fees pending a WCJ order.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for DisqualificationDENYING PETITIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONuntimelyWCAB Rule 10452permanent disability awardmedical reportstipulated
References
0
Case No. ADJ1003498
Regular
Dec 14, 2010

NURIA MONTEPEQUE vs. HOLLYWOOD RENAISSANCE HOTEL, MARRIOTT HOT SPRINGS

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Disqualification as it failed to meet statutory requirements. However, the Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order taking the case off calendar. This decision was based on the defendant's DOR being adequate in context and the lengthy procedural history without a clear interest in settlement from either party. The case is returned to the trial level for a trial setting.

Petition for RemovalPetition for DisqualificationWCJDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedDORMandatory Settlement ConferenceMSCPretrial Conference StatementPermanent and Stationary reportRebuttal report
References
1
Case No. ADJ9137596
Regular
Sep 13, 2018

AMANDA GOMEZ vs. AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE HARTFORD

The Board granted reconsideration to amend the temporary disability dates in the original Findings and Award, but otherwise affirmed the decision. The Board denied the defendant's petition for disqualification of the WCJ as untimely and unsupported by factual allegations. The Board found the applicant's testimony and Dr. Anderson's medical reports constituted substantial evidence of industrial injury and causation. The defendant was admonished for disrespectful language used in its petition.

AOECOEWCJ credibility determinationsubstantial evidenceprimary treating physicianPQMEdisqualification petitiontimely filingjudicial biasundisputed factscredible testimony
References
15
Case No. ADJ8599965
Regular
Jun 18, 2018

SHERYL COWGER vs. JENNY CRAIG, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the lien claimant's petition for disqualification of the judge, finding the allegations of bias untimely and unsupported by specific facts. However, the WCAB granted reconsideration of the original decision, rescinded the judge's findings, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board determined that the judge incorrectly applied case law regarding medical-legal liens and that the lien claimant may be entitled to payment for some services. The WCAB noted that the defendant's timeliness in contesting the lien claimant's invoices under relevant Labor Code sections needs further examination at the trial level.

Lien claimantPetition for DisqualificationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderTapia v. Skill Master StaffingLabor Code section 5813DWC-1 formApplication for AdjudicationCompromise and Releasemedical-legal expense
References
11
Case No. ADJ3502187 (ANA 0400925)
Regular
Aug 13, 2018

BALENTIN OCAMPO (Deceased) vs. MIKE ETCHANDY FARMS, INCORPORATED, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a lien claimant's petition for disqualification of the judge, finding no evidence of bias or prejudgment. The WCAB dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because the challenged order was interlocutory and not a final decision. However, the WCAB granted the lien claimant's petition for removal, rescinded the judge's order, and returned the matter to the trial level. This allows the judge to hear new arguments regarding the admissibility of the lien claimant's evidence in the first instance.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantDisqualificationPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalMinute OrderWCJMedical-legal expensesCompromise and ReleaseAdmissibility of evidence
References
0
Case No. ADJ10063795
Regular
Apr 26, 2018

ALFREDO GOMEZ vs. ALLIED BARTON SECURITY SERVICES, ESIS

The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal regarding the February 12, 2018 order appointing an Independent Medical Examiner (IME), rescinded the order, and returned the matter for further proceedings. This action stemmed from concerns that the applicant was denied due process and a proper hearing on issues related to Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) selection. The Board denied the applicant's Petition for Disqualification, finding the alleged bias insufficient to warrant removal of the judge. The Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed as the order at issue was not a final decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalPetition for DisqualificationIndependent Medical ExaminerQualified Medical ExaminerDue ProcessWCJ BiasLabor Code 4062Interlocutory Order
References
18
Case No. ADJ7253924, ADJ6965468, ADJ6909770
Regular
Jan 01, 192014

SYLVIA SANTOS vs. GUARD MANAGEMENT, INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Sylvia Santos' Petition for Disqualification. This decision was based on the report of the administrative law judge, which the Board adopted and incorporated. The Board also refused to consider a document submitted by Santos as a "Reply to Report on Petition for Disqualification" because it did not comply with Board rules and would not have been accepted even if it had. Therefore, the petition for disqualification was denied.

Petition for DisqualificationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeRule 10848WCAB Rules of Practice and ProcedureGuard ManagementInsurance Company of the WestADJ7253924ADJ6965468ADJ6909770
References
1
Showing 1-10 of 23,170 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational