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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. ADJ8675755
Regular
Dec 30, 2014

MARIA MATA vs. PARK VIEW GARDENS, SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION, YORK SERVICES GROUP, INC.

This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by the defendants, Park View Gardens and Safety National Casualty Corporation. The defendants sought removal of an interlocutory order allowing applicant Maria Mata to conduct further discovery related to additional claimed body parts. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. The Administrative Law Judge's report recommended denial, noting the defendants' prior awareness of the additional body parts and their lack of timely objection to discovery.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalInterlocutory OrderSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationFinal OrderDeclaration of ReadinessOff CalendarFurther Discovery
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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. ADJ9 994758
Regular
Mar 07, 2016

CHRISTOPHER LOMANTO vs. COUNTY OF SONOMA\/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, the defendant sought removal of an order that had taken the case off the calendar despite defendant's objection. The defendant argued the applicant's claim was barred by the statute of limitations, which should be decided before further discovery. The Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, finding merit in their argument. Consequently, the prior order was rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for adjudication of the statute of limitations issue.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalStatute of LimitationsDenial of ClaimAdjudicateDiscoveryPetition for RemovalOrder Taking Case off CalendarRescindedTrial Level
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Case No. ADJ11292762 ADJ11292764 ADJ12720128
Regular
Feb 07, 2020

LETICIA GARCIA vs. CKE RESTAURANTS HOLDINGS, INC./TRAVELERS, ARM MANAGEMENT, INC./STATE FARM

Defendants petitioned for removal, arguing the WCJ improperly took the case off calendar after the applicant filed a new application for the same injury, which they claim was a tactic to reopen discovery past the mandatory settlement conference closure. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter to the trial level. The Board will determine if the new application is duplicative and, if so, it should be dismissed, with potential sanctions considered. This ensures discovery closure rules are not circumvented.

Petition for RemovalOff Calendar OrderDuplicative ApplicationReopening DiscoveryDiscovery ClosureMandatory Settlement ConferenceLabor Code Section 5502WCAB JurisdictionInoperative Statute of LimitationsSanction
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Case No. ADJ7959067
Regular
Jul 17, 2012

MOJGAN RAZAVY vs. SPHERION CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the order allowing further discovery. The Board found that discovery should have closed at the mandatory settlement conference on March 7, 2012, as per statute. The judge erred in allowing further discovery without a threshold determination of deficient medical opinions, especially since the case had not yet proceeded to trial or submission. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, with discovery closed as of the original settlement conference date.

Petition for RemovalOrder Re: DiscoveryMandatory Settlement ConferencePanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorFurther Medical TreatmentPermanent DisabilityDiscovery ClosureThreshold MatterMedical Opinion DeficiencyLabor Code Section 5502(e)(3)
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Case No. ADJ8272688
Regular
Feb 04, 2013

CATARINO VERDUZCO vs. ABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE CO.

This case involves a dispute over a proposed Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement. The defendant sought removal, arguing the WCJ improperly ordered a medical evaluation before approving the C&R when the applicant had not provided medical evidence or conducted discovery. Applicant initially denied injury in the C&R but later presented medical reports, creating a contradiction. The Appeals Board granted removal, ordering the applicant to file an answer addressing the defendant's statute of limitations and post-termination defenses.

Petition for RemovalCompromise and ReleaseWorkers' Compensation JudgeQualified Medical EvaluationAdequacy of SettlementStatute of LimitationsPost-termination DefenseAOE/COEIndustrial InjuryPR-2 Reports
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Case No. ADJ8517731
Regular
Jul 23, 2013

BLANCA CALDERON vs. CPS SECURITY SOLUTIONS

The Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, upholding the WCJ's denial of a medical records release form because the defendant conceded they had not yet been prejudiced and had received records via subpoena. The Board also found the defendant's discovery requests regarding a prior sexual harassment lawsuit too vague to compel and noted that specific facts demonstrating good cause under Labor Code section 3208.4 would be required for discovery related to sexual conduct. The case was remanded for a priority conference, where the defendant must present a comprehensive discovery plan, and the WCJ will issue appropriate discovery orders.

Petition for RemovalRelease of Medical RecordsLabor Code section 3208.4Sexual Harassment LitigationDiscoveryMandatory Settlement ConferencePriority ConferenceWCJAppeals BoardIrreparable Harm
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Case No. ADJ394468 (OAK 0325496)
Regular
Apr 26, 2018

Maria Padilla vs. IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, YORK, RISK SERVICES GROUP

Applicant Maria Padilla petitioned for removal after a WCJ's discovery order allegedly closed discovery, denying her due process. The WCJ recommended granting removal, clarifying that discovery was intended to be stayed, not closed. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the order closing discovery, and returned the case to the WCJ for further proceedings. This decision ensures further discovery can be properly considered based on the WCJ's clarified intent.

Petition for RemovalDiscovery OrderWCJDue ProcessStay DiscoveryReport and RecommendationRescind OrderDecision After RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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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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