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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. ADJ16334598
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

ANTHONY REYES vs. XPO LOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.; EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE

Applicant Anthony Reyes filed a petition for removal challenging an order by the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) that took the matter off calendar. The WCAB granted removal, determining that the WCJ's order violated the parties' right to due process by failing to create a record or explain the deferral of the additional panels issue, thus constituting irreparable harm. As a Decision After Removal, the Appeals Board rescinded the April 24, 2025, order taking the matter off calendar and returned the case to the trial level to establish a proper record. The Board explicitly stated it made no judgment on the merits of additional panels at this stage due to the lack of a formal record.

Petition for RemovalOrder Taking Matter Off CalendarAdditional PanelsDue Process ViolationIrreparable HarmSubstantial PrejudiceRecord CreationTrial LevelWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardRescind Order
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Case No. ADJ11008178
Regular
Oct 09, 2020

JAMIE BODINE vs. EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS STAFFING GROUP II, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision awarding continuing temporary disability benefits to the applicant. The defendant argued that proceeding to trial on the issue of temporary disability violated its due process rights due to insufficient notice. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board found that the defendant was not provided with proper notice regarding the temporary disability issue, thus violating its due process rights.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardTemporary DisabilityDue ProcessExpedited HearingDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedMedical TreatmentWork RestrictionsAccommodation
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Case No. RIV 054592
Regular
Nov 16, 2007

LOURDES CERVANTES vs. CARL'S JR. ENTERPRISES, ST. PAUL'S TRAVELERS INSURANCE

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, amending it to defer the issue of applicant's attorney's fees from EDD's lien recovery. This was due to the WCJ failing to issue a Notice of Intention to award such fees, violating EDD's due process rights. The Board also deferred the issue of whether EDD is entitled to interest on its lien.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderTemporary disability indemnityAttorney's feesLabor Code section 4903.2Notice of Intention (NIT)Unemployment Insurance Code section 2629.1(e)Industrial injury
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Case No. ADJ4611905
Regular
Jan 13, 2011

JAMES EGLOFF vs. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's order for interim home health payments. The Board found the WCJ's order, which mandated $2,500 monthly payments for three months, constituted a final decision improperly issued without evidence or notice to the defendant. Due to the lack of a complete record and violation of due process, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board dismissed the defendant's petition for removal, deeming reconsideration the appropriate remedy.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationInterim PaymentHome Health CareNeuropsyche InjuryChemical ExposurePermanent DisabilityDue ProcessLabor Code Section 5313
References
Case No. ADJ4124248
Regular
Jan 16, 2018

MATEO BARDALES vs. SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien claimant. The claimant argued due process was violated due to lack of notice. The Board found no proof of service for notices of hearing or intention to dismiss, supporting the claimant's position. Consequently, the dismissal order was rescinded, and the matter was returned for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienDue Process ViolationNotice of Intention to DismissProof of ServiceEAMSLien ConferenceWCJ OrderRescind OrderReturn to Trial Level
References
Case No. ADJ8613826
Regular
May 02, 2016

WALTER D. VILLATORO vs. POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, ZURICH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing lien claimant Innovative Orthopedic Services' lien. The lien claimant argued it was denied due process because it never received notice of a lien conference or a Notice of Intention to Dismiss (NIT). The WCAB found that the lien claimant's due process rights were violated due to a lack of record of proper service of the NIT and any further lien conference notice. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to DismissCompromise and ReleaseDue processNotice of Lien ConferenceAdministrative law judgeRescindVoid ab initio
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Case No. ADJ6588168
Regular
Aug 23, 2010

CHUCK ALLESSI vs. CITY OF RIVERSIDE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration, rescinding an earlier order that dismissed their lien. The claimant argued that defense counsel misled them about a hearing, violating their due process rights. The WCJ itself requested the dismissal order be rescinded and the matter reassigned to a different judge. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings regarding the lien claim.

Lien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienWCJDue ProcessBreach of Due ProcessRescindedHearing MisrepresentationReset HearingWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ8039195
Regular
Jan 15, 2015

TOMAS JAIME vs. BM LANDSCAPE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Lien claimants' petitions for reconsideration are granted, rescinding the WCJ's prior orders disallowing liens and imposing sanctions. The WCJ improperly disallowed the liens and imposed sanctions without proper notice and opportunity to be heard, violating due process and procedural rules. Lien claimants' failure to appear does not excuse the WCJ from following established procedures for dismissing liens or imposing sanctions. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien claimantsreconsiderationdisallowancesanctionsbad faithdilatorynoticeopportunity to be hearddue processadministrative law judge
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Case No. VNO 424054, VNO 424081
Regular
Apr 01, 2008

JAMES ERMOVICK vs. MITCHELL, SILBERBERG & KNUPP, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a WCJ's Minute Order awarding payment of Dr. Papa's lien. The Board found the WCJ's decision lacked proper evidentiary support and procedural due process, violating WCAB rules requiring documented evidence and an explanation for the decision. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to clarify the record and address all outstanding issues, while CIGA's petition for removal was dismissed as moot.

CIGAreconsiderationremovalWCJMinute OrderDr. Papa's lienSCIF joinderevidentiary hearingdue processAME report
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