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Case No. ADJ7632947

Regular

May 03, 2012

DIMITRY KOVALENKO vs. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER dba LOS ANGELES GALAXY, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior award that granted the applicant 89% permanent disability, finding that the defendant was denied due process. The WCAB determined that the applicant's attorney's actions improperly hindered the selection of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The case is returned to the trial level to allow for a proper QME evaluation, with the defendant liable for travel costs.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMajor League SoccerLos Angeles GalaxyGreat Divide InsuranceDimitry Kovalenkocumulative traumapermanent disabilityPanel Qualified Medical Evaluation (PQME)Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)Labor Code section 4062.2

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Case No. ADJ474396

Regular

Apr 26, 2013

VADIM KOVALENKO vs. PESP dba ACTION PRODUCTION, CIGA by SEDGWICK CMS for LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, LUMINATIONS INC., ST PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien claimant's lien with prejudice. The lien claimant failed to appear at a lien conference and provide proof of paying the required lien activation fee as mandated by Labor Code section 4903.06(a)(4). Despite the claimant's argument of not being aware of the conference date, the WCJ found this claim not credible based on the record. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, affirming that no relief was available for the failure to pay the fee.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ OpinionReport and RecommendationDeniedApplicantDefendantsCIGALegion Insurance CompanyLiquidation

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DIMITRY KOVALENKO vs. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER dba LOS ANGELES GALAXY, GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE

VADIM KOVALENKO vs. PESP dba ACTION PRODUCTION, CIGA by SEDGWICK CMS for LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, LUMINATIONS INC., ST PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ OpinionReport and RecommendationDeniedApplicantDefendantsCIGALegion Insurance CompanyLiquidation