LORENA MARQUEZ vs. CARL'S JR.; TRAVELERS INSURANCE
This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a psychiatric injury sustained by Lorena Marquez while employed as a cashier at Carl's Jr. The applicant sought reconsideration of the denial of temporary disability benefits, arguing she was partially disabled and her resignation was not a voluntary choice. The defendant insurer sought reconsideration regarding their affirmative defense that the injury stemmed from lawful personnel actions, but failed to adequately present this argument. Both petitions for reconsideration were denied, upholding the original award of 23% permanent disability and future medical treatment.