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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ9060378
Regular
Apr 21, 2014

MELISSA OVERTON vs. THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a dispute over applicant Melissa Overton's deposition, specifically regarding the presence of an employer representative and videotaping. A WCJ vacated a prior submission order to compel a psychiatric evaluation to assess the applicant's fitness for deposition under those conditions. The defendant sought removal, arguing the WCJ erred in vacating submission and ordering further discovery. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order and submission order, and returned the case for reassignment to a new WCJ to resolve the discovery dispute.

Petition for RemovalOrder Vacating SubmissionFurther DiscoveryProtective OrdersDeposition LocationEmployer RepresentativePsychiatric EvaluationIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaWCJ Reassignment
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Case No. ADJ2785097 (LAO 0781834)
Regular
Aug 23, 2010

TOMAS MOYOTL vs. C&D AEROSPACE, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION by INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICE on behalf of HIH INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation

Defendant C&D Aerospace petitioned for removal after the WCJ set the case for trial without ruling on outstanding discovery disputes. The disputes involve compelling further deposition of the applicant and his wife (a lien claimant for home health care) and requiring the applicant to meet with defendant's home health expert. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the trial setting order, and returned the matter to the trial level for a status conference to resolve discovery issues. This ensures the defendant can obtain necessary discovery before the case proceeds to trial, preventing potential prejudice.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalRescind OrderCompel Further DepositionLien ClaimantHome Health CareIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityPre-trial DiscoveryPetition to Compel
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Case No. ADJ3589881 (SBR0186633) ADJ2907298 (SBR0185776)
Regular
Mar 14, 2017

THEODORE MOULAS vs. SDA TRANSPORTATION, SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

The defendant sought removal, challenging the WCJ's order to reopen discovery after trial had begun. The Appeals Board initially dismissed the removal petition as moot, believing the discovery dispute was resolved. However, the defendant asserted the dispute remained unresolved, prompting the Board to grant a new petition for removal. The Board rescinded its prior dismissal, denied the original removal petition without prejudice, and ordered the WCJ to hold an expeditious status conference to clarify the case's status and facilitate resolution.

Petition for RemovalDiscovery DisputeMandatory Settlement ConferenceReopening DiscoveryGood CauseIrreparable HarmMoot PetitionRescind OrderStatus ConferenceExpiditious Resolution
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Case No. ADJ11364300
Regular
May 24, 2019

JOHN MANNING vs. ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY

This case involves a dispute over an applicant's entitlement to an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) under an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) agreement governing workers' compensation claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration, finding the original order was not a final decision. However, the WCAB granted the petition for removal, rescinded the administrative law judge's finding that no IME was warranted, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCAB determined it was unclear whether it had jurisdiction to rule on the medical-legal discovery dispute, as parties cannot confer jurisdiction by stipulation, and ordered the trial judge to determine if the ADR program or the WCAB has jurisdiction.

ADR agreementCalifornia Labor Code §3201.7Independent Medical Examiner (IME)removalreconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)specific injurycumulative traumafire captainskin cancer
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Case No. ADJ9625941
Regular
Oct 15, 2015

DANIEL BORGSTROM vs. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed both the applicant's and defendant's petitions for reconsideration, as they were taken from non-final interlocutory orders concerning a discovery dispute over deposing the Chief of Police. The applicant's petition for removal was dismissed as moot because the WCJ rescinded the order denying the deposition, thereby allowing it. Finally, the defendant's petition for removal was denied, as they failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and liberal discovery for the fair resolution of cases was favored.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder RescindingDepositionChief of PoliceDiscovery DisputeNon-final OrderInterlocutory OrderDue Process
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Case No. ADJ7247116 ADJ7241415 ADJ7407598 ADJ9052220 ADJ9432209
Regular
Feb 12, 2015

DOROTHY TRISTAN vs. CITY OF FRESNO, AMERICAN ALL-RISK LOSS ADMINISTRATORS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for removal regarding a discovery order. The employer argued that releasing documents related to a prior DFEH/EEOC discrimination claim and allowing a continued deposition would cause irreparable harm due to privilege concerns. The Board found the employer failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, emphasizing that privilege objections can still be raised for specific documents. The Board also noted the prolonged discovery dispute and encouraged expeditious resolution of the underlying workers' compensation claims.

Petition for RemovalMotion to QuashDepositionDocument ProductionPrivileged RecordsDFEHEEOCLabor Code Section 132aDiscovery DisputeMandatory Settlement Conference
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Case No. WCK 45264
En Banc
Aug 25, 2004

James L. Leinon vs. Fishermen's Grotto, Mid-Century Insurance Company

The Appeals Board held that a penalty under Labor Code section 4650(d) does not apply to disputed disability indemnity payments that are made within 14 days of a final order, decision, or award that imposes liability for those benefits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code section 4650(d)Temporary Disability Indemnity (TDI)PenaltyReconsiderationEn Banc DecisionInjury disputeDisability disputeIndemnity rate disputeFinal order
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Case No. ADJ7848295
Regular
Apr 10, 2012

RAMONA BURTON vs. LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal and dismissed reconsideration of a WCJ's order. The WCJ had improperly taken the case off calendar and allowed discovery to reopen for a new psychiatric injury claim, despite the applicant filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed indicating trial readiness. This prejudiced the defendant by allowing the applicant to develop evidence for an unclaimed injury after discovery closure. The Board ordered discovery closed as of the original Mandatory Settlement Conference date and returned the case to trial level for a new MSC to prepare for trial.

Petition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationMandatory Settlement ConferenceDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedInjury to PsychePanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorPermanent and Stationary StatusReopened DiscoveryClosure of DiscoveryInterlocutory Orders
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Case No. ADJ8939095
Regular
Feb 04, 2014

CRISTAL QUINTERO vs. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.; ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE

This case involves defense counsel seeking reconsideration of a sanctions order. The administrative law judge sanctioned the defense for filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed on an AOE/COE issue when the actual dispute was discovery-related. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the sanctions order. The Board found that while defense counsel should have used other procedural mechanisms for discovery disputes, their actions did not demonstrate the bad faith required for sanctions, though they were cautioned against future similar conduct.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSanctions OrderLabor Code Section 5813Declaration of Readiness to ProceedPriority ConferenceInjury AOE/COEDiscovery DisputeBad FaithAdministrative Law Judge
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