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Case No. ADJ4701267 (VNO 0549082)
Regular
Jan 06, 2020

JAVIER OROZCO vs. NATIONAL STAFFING, LLC, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMPANY, DERRELL'S MINI STORAGE, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior order, affirming the joinder of Derrell's Mini Storage and its insurer, Redwood Fire and Casualty, as defendants. The Board found a general/special employment relationship existed between the applicant's general employer (National Staffing) and Derrell's, the special employer. Despite arguments regarding sole liability of the general employer's insurer and laches, the Board held that joinder was appropriate to fully adjudicate the case and address contribution claims. The specific issue of contribution/reimbursement between carriers was deferred for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJavier OrozcoNational StaffingLLCDerrell's Mini StorageInc.Redwood Fire and Casualty Insurance CompanyBerkshire Hathaway Homestate CompaniesAIG ClaimsInc.
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Case No. ADJ1377755 (FRE 0242857) ADJ1891281 (FRE 0242858)
Regular
Oct 11, 2010

RUDOLPH GUTIERREZ vs. DERREL'S MINI STORAGE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE, CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Applicant Gutierrez's petition for reconsideration of a January 19, 2010 stipulation and order. Applicant contended the settlement was not secured with his consent. The Board treated his petition as a motion to set aside the award. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to consider the set-aside petition and conduct further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition to Set AsideStipulation and OrderPro SeAdministrative Law JudgeDismissedReturned to Trial LevelAwardConsent
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Case No. ADJ6832001
Regular
Jan 06, 2011

RONALD BROWN vs. INLAND COLD STORAGE, AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has denied Ronald Brown's Petition for Removal in the case against Inland Cold Storage and American Zurich Insurance Company. The WCAB adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report as the basis for this denial. The Board also declined to consider sanctions against the defendant at this time. Therefore, the petition for removal is definitively denied.

Petition for RemovalDenying RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportSanctionsAdministrative Law JudgeAmerican Zurich Insurance CompanyInland Cold StorageRonald BrownADJ6832001
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Case No. ADJ10815810
Regular
May 06, 2019

Derrell Meek vs. Corcoran State Prison, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's decision, overturning the finding of 86% permanent disability. The Board found that the physician's initial assessment of 75% whole person impairment for hypertensive cardiovascular disease, as per the AMA Guides, was appropriate. This 75% impairment was then adjusted to permanent total disability, recognizing that the scheduled rating adequately addressed the applicant's condition. The decision ultimately awarded permanent total disability indemnity and ongoing medical treatment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCorcoran State PrisonState Compensation Insurance FundDerrell Meekcorrectional officercirculatory systempermanent disabilityMilpitas Unified School District v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Guzman)alternative impairment analysisAMA Guides
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Case No. ADJ7836843, ADJ8319146, ADJ8319196, ADJ8319319
Regular
Jul 15, 2025

JOSE VAZQUEZ vs. VALLEJO MINI MARKET AND GAS STATIONS INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Jose Vazquez timely petitioned for reconsideration of the Findings and Order issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge on November 19, 2024. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues. Following a commissioners' settlement conference, the parties filed an executed compromise and release and a proposed order on June 26, 2025. To expedite review and approval, the Board rescinded the November 19, 2024 Findings and Order and remanded the matter to the WCJ to consider the compromise and release and proposed order, with further proceedings as deemed appropriate.

ADJFindings and OrderReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseProposed OrderRescindRemandWCJCommissionerWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ699427 (VEN 0109830) ADJ4450046 (VEN 0110322)
Regular
May 01, 2009

DOUGLAS STEPHENSON vs. ATLAS VAN LINES, NORTHRIDGE MOVING STORAGE, BROADSPIRE BREA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Douglas Stephenson's workers' compensation claim against Atlas Van Lines and its insurers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order denying reconsideration of a previous decision. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in making its decision. Therefore, Stephenson's petition for reconsideration has been denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJDENYING RECONSIDERATIONATLAS VAN LINESNORTHRIDGE MOVING STORAGEBROADSPIRESTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJ699427
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Case No. RDG 115205
Regular
Sep 18, 2007

GOLDIE GENAW vs. NORTH STATE MINI-MARTS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision regarding which permanent disability rating schedule applied. The WCAB found that the 2005 Schedule applied because the last temporary disability payment was made after January 1, 2005, triggering notice requirements under Labor Code section 4061. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to ensure compliance with binding en banc decisions and proper evidentiary record development.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGoldie GenawNorth State Mini-MartsState Compensation Insurance Fundpermanent disability rating schedule1997 Schedule2005 Schedulecomprehensive medical-legal reportsLabor Code section 4660Labor Code section 4061
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Case No. ADJ7495216 ADJ7495729 ADJ7497171
Regular
Sep 11, 2013

FRANK ALLEN vs. ATLAS TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANY, REDWOOD FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP

Defendants sought reconsideration of an award finding Frank Allen an employee entitled to temporary disability and medical treatment. They argued Allen was an independent contractor, and that temporary disability should be limited to 104 weeks due to insufficient evidence of chronic lung disease. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, amended the temporary disability finding, and affirmed the award otherwise, returning the case to the trial level.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDATLAS TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANYREDWOOD FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCESTAR INSURANCE COMPANYBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIESMEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUPFRANK ALLENPetition for ReconsiderationFirst Amended Joint Findings of FactAward & Orders
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Case No. ADJ8727421
Regular
Jun 13, 2013

MARY MILLER vs. PUBLIC STORAGE, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

This case involves a workers' compensation dispute where the defendant, Public Storage, sought removal from a supplemental order requiring further medical evaluations and a job analysis before approving a compromise and release (C&R). The Appeals Board granted the petition, rescinded the order, and returned the case to the trial level. This decision acknowledged significant developments, including an increased settlement offer and the applicant's desire to settle despite ongoing EDD lien issues. The Board emphasized that while settlements must be adequate, the applicant, as an adult, can determine her best interests, but EDD must file its lien details.

Petition for RemovalCompromise and ReleaseQualified Medical EvaluatorSupplemental OrderIndustrial InjuryJob AnalysisRehabilitation CounselorEmployment Development DepartmentState Disability InsuranceLien
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Case No. ADJ1508875
Regular
Sep 16, 2019

DERRELL FELDMAN vs. CRITCHFIELD MECHANICAL, ENSTAR U.S., INC., O.C. MCDONALD, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CT, PARAGON MECHANICAL, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Derrell Feldman and multiple defendants. The Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The amended decision affirmed the original ruling but increased the applicant's attorney fees to $10,432.80. Additionally, the award for permanent disability indemnity was adjusted, and the attorney fees were ordered payable directly to the applicant's counsel.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationWCJ's reportSeabright Insurance CompanyPermanent disability indemnityLabor Code Section 4658(d)Attorney feesADJ1508875Critchfield Mechanical
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