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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ11624608
Regular
Jul 16, 2025

LAUREL SMITH vs. STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Petition for Reconsideration and/or Alternatively Removal, concerning a decision issued on May 13, 2025, has been voluntarily withdrawn by the petitioner. As a result of this withdrawal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has ordered the dismissal of the petition. This dismissal is effective as of July 16, 2025.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWithdrawn PetitionDismissal OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStarbucks Coffee CompanySedgwick Claims Management ServicesLaurel SmithAdjudication NumberSan Luis Obispo District Office
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Case No. ADJ6564669
Regular
Dec 06, 2011

JEANNE HORTON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In **ADJ6564669**, the defendant petitioned for reconsideration of a September 27, 2011 Findings of Fact. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition because a preliminary review indicated the need for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is to ensure a complete understanding of the record and enable a just decision. All future communications must be filed with the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardGovernor's Office of Emergency ServicesState Compensation Insurance FundStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ1623600 (MON 0354197) ADJ974474 (MON 0332412)
Regular
Dec 10, 2010

ODILA VALLADARES vs. J.A.M. INDUSTRIES, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE/ AIG

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a September 14, 2010 decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and a need for further study of the factual and legal issues. The Board aims to achieve a complete understanding of the record to issue a just and reasoned decision. All future communications should be directed to the Appeals Board Commissioners in San Francisco, not a local office, pending a Decision After Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersDeputy CommissionerAlfonso J. MoresiNeil P. Sullivan
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Case No. ADJ9391573
Regular
Nov 07, 2025

SYLVIA VILLAGRANA vs. ESSILORLUXOTTICA US HOLDINGS CORP.; ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Petition for Reconsideration of a decision issued on September 17, 2025, has been withdrawn by the petitioner. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed the petition. This case involves Sylvia Villagrana against Essilorluxottica US Holdings Corp. and ACE American Insurance Company.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalWithdrawn PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdjudication NumberEssilorluxotticaAce American InsuranceSedgwick CMSDeputy CommissionerCommissioner
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Case No. ADJ12601654; ADJ12598756
Regular
Jun 17, 2025

MARCY RODRIGUEZ vs. VICTOR VALLEY MEMORIAL PARKS, SUNSET HILLS, ICW GROUP

While this matter was pending on reconsideration, the parties reached a proposed settlement. Due to this, the Appeals Board will rescind the decision from which reconsideration was sought and return the matter to the trial level. This allows the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) to consider the proposed settlement. If the WCJ does not approve the settlement, the WCJ may issue an order reinstating the original decision. This is not a final decision on the merits of any pending issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationProposed SettlementRescinded DecisionTrial LevelWCJReinstating DecisionFinal DecisionCommissionersDeputy Commissioner
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Case No. ADJ12194488
Regular
Oct 27, 2020

John Babbitt vs. County of Los Angeles/Sheriff's Department

This case concerns a Petition for Removal filed by the defendant, the County of Los Angeles/Sheriff's Department. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition based on the September 2, 2020 Minutes of Hearing, which indicated the defendant intended to withdraw it. Even if the withdrawal had not been noted, the WCAB would have denied the petition after reviewing the record and the WCJ's report.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportMinutes of HearingDismissalWithdrawalApplicantDefendantCounty of Los AngelesSheriff's Department
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Case No. ADJ9860231
Regular
Apr 05, 2023

GARY COX vs. APPLIED PROCESS COOLING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal in the case of *Gary Cox v. Applied Process Cooling; State Compensation Insurance Fund*. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew their request for removal. Consequently, the Board issued an order formally dismissing the petition. This decision does not address the merits of the underlying workers' compensation claim.

Petition for RemovalDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdjudication NumberOpinion and OrderGary CoxApplied Process CoolingState Compensation Insurance FundStockton District Office
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Case No. ADJ11911958; ADJ11506199
Regular
Jun 24, 2025

JESUS RUBIO vs. CALPORTLAND COMPANY, MITSUI SUMITOMO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Jesus Rubio's Petition for Removal against Calportland Company and Mitsui Sumitomo. The Board, after reviewing the WCJ's report, determined that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result if removal was denied, or that reconsideration would not be an adequate remedy. An earlier petition filed by the applicant was deemed dismissed as the WCJ vacated the original order. The final decision upheld the denial of the petition.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdjudication NumbersWCJ reportsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationadequate remedyWCAB Rule 10955(d)rescinds decision
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Case No. ADJ18840391; ADJ18840406
Regular
Mar 07, 2025

Carmen Romo vs. Austin D. Hoover, DDS, Dental Corporation; The Dentists Insurance Company

The Petition for Removal of the decision issued on January 17, 2025 has been withdrawn by the petitioner. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has ordered the petition to be dismissed.

Petition for RemovalDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeputy CommissionerCommissionerAdjudication NumbersApplicantDefendantsDental Corporation
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