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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ8128282
Regular
Jan 23, 2014

ANGELA EGBIKUADJE vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award, returning the case for further proceedings. The defendant, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, argued that the applicant's psychiatric injury claim was preempted by the ADA and not proven under Labor Code section 3208.3. The Board found the original decision lacked proper analysis regarding predominant industrial causation and the good faith personnel action defense. Therefore, the case was remanded for further development of the record, including expert medical opinion on these issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAngela EgbikuadjeCalifornia Department of Corrections and RehabilitationLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundADJ8128282Van Nuys District OfficeReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial cumulative trauma injury
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Case No. ADJ9277892
Regular
May 26, 2016

TIGRAN GULYAN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This order denies Tigran Gulyan's petition for reconsideration in a workers' compensation case against the County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report in its decision. No specific details of the underlying claim or the reasons for denial are provided in this excerpt. The applicant's supplemental petition was also considered but ultimately the reconsideration was denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJCal. Code Regs.tit. 8§ 10848Order Denying ReconsiderationCounty of Los AngelesDepartment of Mental HealthTristar Risk Management
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Case No. ADJ1017829 (MON 0310518)
Regular
Jan 13, 2011

GERALD SNELL vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

This order denies Gerald Snell's petition for reconsideration in his workers' compensation claim against the State of California Department of Mental Health. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the administrative law judge's report, finding no grounds to overturn the original decision. Therefore, Snell's request for review of the prior ruling is officially rejected.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDENYING RECONSIDERATIONPetition for Reconsiderationadministrative law judgeWCJSTATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTHGERALD SNELLApplicantDefendantORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. GRO 0021432
Regular
Apr 28, 2008

Theodore Maiso vs. State of California, Department of Mental Health, State Compensation Insurance Fund, State Contract Services

This case involves a petition for reconsideration by applicant Theodore Maiso against the State of California, Department of Mental Health. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report and reasoning. The Board also corrected a technicality by ordering the substitution of "State of California, Division of Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board" in place of "State of California, Division of Workers' Compensation" in the WCJ's decision headings to accurately reflect the judicial authority.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDTheodore MaisoState of California Department of Mental HealthLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundAdjusting AgencyOrder Denying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeJudicial AuthorityOriginal Jurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ6575461
Regular
Jun 21, 2012

TORI VARGAS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a registered nurse, Tori Vargas, who claimed industrial injury to her psyche and right upper extremity from a physical altercation with a co-employee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Vargas's Petition for Reconsideration of the administrative law judge's decision. The judge found Vargas was the initial physical aggressor, barring her claim under Labor Code section 3600(a)(7). The Board affirmed the judge's credibility findings, which were based on extensive testimony and detailed analysis, finding no substantial contrary evidence or legal error presented by Vargas.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardInitial physical aggressorLabor Code section 3600(a)(7)ReconsiderationFindings and OrderWCJ credibility assessmentPhysical altercationIndustrial injuryPsyche injuryUpper extremity injury
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Case No. ADJ4141215 (MON 0288595) ADJ4160601 (MON 0288596) ADJ2249717 (MON 0300098)
Regular
Dec 27, 2011

DOREEN LABOY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, Legally Uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND / STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, finding their argument regarding AMA Guidelines irrelevant due to a prior stipulation to the 1997 Rating Schedule. The WCAB granted removal to issue notices of intention to impose sanctions and award attorney's fees/costs against the defendant and their counsel. This action is based on the defendant's frivolous and bad-faith tactics in raising an issue for the first time on reconsideration that was not previously litigated or argued. The defendant's petition is deemed without merit and solely intended to cause unnecessary delay.

LABOYDOREENSTATE OF CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTHSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDJOINT FINDINGS AND AWARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONREMOVALNOTICES OF INTENTIONORDER TO PAY EXPENSES
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Case No. LA0 0866858
Regular
Feb 04, 2008

JESUS LEON vs. EDWARD SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision that denied a lien claim by SB Surgery Center. The WCAB found that SB Surgery Center was properly licensed by the Department of Health Services as a "surgical clinic" and did not require a fictitious-name permit from the Medical Board. The case was returned to the trial level to determine the reasonableness of the facility fee.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantSB Surgery CenterEdward ServicesState Compensation Insurance FundLA0 0866858Findings and OrderPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeLicensed
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Case No. ADJ10954204
Regular
Sep 15, 2022

MARIA FLORES vs. PINNACLE HEALTH CORP., SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST, AFFINITY HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, FALLS LAKE FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE, SEDGWICK CMS, HOME HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for reconsideration filed by Home Health Care Solutions. The applicant, an LVN, was injured in a car accident while traveling between patients for multiple agencies. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment for Home Health Care Solutions. This decision was based on the fact that the applicant was required to use her own vehicle, which extended the employer-employee relationship beyond direct service. The WCJ also found the going and coming rule did not bar the claim due to the required use of transportation between patient locations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGoing and Coming RuleAOE/COELVNCar AccidentAutomobile ExceptionTransitEmployment RelationshipRequired Vehicle Use
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Case No. ADJ647263 (MON 0206252) ADJ442715 (MON 0179484) ADJ8283867
Regular
Jul 25, 2013

SHARON HORNSBY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES and DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, legally uninsured and adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns an applicant seeking workers' compensation benefits for multiple injuries across different dates of injury involving the Department of Social Services and the Department of Motor Vehicles, adjusted by the State Compensation Insurance Fund. The defendants have petitioned for reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant 100% disabled. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further study of the factual and legal issues involved. The Board will issue a decision after this further review, which may include additional proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundDepartment of Social ServicesDepartment of Motor VehiclesApplicantDefendantAdministrative Law Judge
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