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Case No. ADJ9762823
Regular
Mar 04, 2016

CDWARD VACA vs. VONS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant Vons' petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and an initial review indicating further study of the factual and legal issues is necessary for a just decision. All future filings related to this petition must be directed to the WCAB Commissioners' office in San Francisco, not district offices or e-filed. This order ensures proper handling of the case pending a full review and decision by the Appeals Board.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration GrantedPetition for ReconsiderationVonsAlbertsons HoldingsEdward VacaWCJ decisionstatutory time constraintsfactual and legal issuesjust and reasoned decision
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Case No. ADJ3851666 (AHM 0142294)
Regular
Sep 16, 2013

EDWARD NEWMAN vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Edward Newman and defendant Southern California Edison. The Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision, affirming it in part but amending the orders. Specifically, the liens of Lab-Eval Services and Stanley Majcher MD were disallowed, with jurisdiction reserved for costs and sanctions against them and Scott Marks. The matter was then returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationSouthern California EdisonEdward NewmanWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ's reportgrant reconsiderationamend decisiondisallowed liensLab-Eval ServicesStanley Majcher MD
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Case No. ADJ6956331
Regular
Jul 25, 2014

EDWARD GUERRERO vs. CONNECT TELEVISION, ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Edward Guerrero's Petition for Reconsideration against Connect Television and Alaska National Insurance Company. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. Furthermore, the Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, which found the petition failed to state valid grounds for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedUntimelyGrounds for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationAdopt and IncorporateLaughlin Falbo Levy & MoresiADJ6956331
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Case No. ADJ2110542 (RDG 0129639) ADJ1398914 (RDG 1398419)
Regular
Jun 24, 2011

EDWARD HERSOM vs. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves two workers' compensation claims for injuries sustained by the applicant, Edward Hersom, as a patrol sergeant. The applicant seeks reconsideration of a judge's decisions that found a combined permanent disability of 6% for the June 1, 2005 injury and 54% for the September 10, 2006 injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior awards, and returned the matter for further development of the record. Key issues include clarifying Dr. O'Sullivan's opinions on causation, apportionment, and permanent impairment for the neck injuries, as well as addressing the applicant's voice impairment. The Board also noted procedural errors regarding exhibit documentation and the admission of inadmissible evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEdward HersomCalifornia Highway PatrolState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationFindings and Awardindustrial injuryneck injuryvoice injuryleft shoulder injury
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Case No. ADJ10849258
Regular
Dec 18, 2020

EDWARD KIM vs. OAKLAND ATHLETICS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, administered by SEDGWICK CMS, RIVER CITY RASCALS, BRADENTON JUICE, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, FLORENCE FREEDOM dba CANTERBURY BASEBALL, KENTUCKY EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL

This case, Edward Kim v. Oakland Athletics et al., was pending reconsideration by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The parties have reached a proposed settlement while the matter was on reconsideration. To allow review of this settlement by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ), the Board has rescinded its previous decision and returned the case to the trial level. This action is not a final decision on the merits, and the WCJ will now consider the settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationRescinded DecisionReturned to Trial LevelProposed SettlementWCJ ReviewAdministrative Law JudgeJuly 25 2019 DecisionEdward KimOakland Athletics
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Case No. ADJ6883903
Regular
Oct 12, 2012

NADIA KAKAR vs. EDWARD THOMPSON, DDS, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed Nadia Kakar's Petition for Reconsideration in her case against Edward Thompson, DDS, and Preferred Employers Insurance Company. The Board adopted and incorporated the findings of the administrative law judge's Report and Recommendation, which recommended dismissal. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissalAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationADJ6883903Edward Thompson DDSPreferred Employers Insurance CompanyNadia KakarStockwell Harris
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Case No. ADJ7393455
Regular
Jul 20, 2011

DONALD EDWARDS JR vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, INSURED BY GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY, C/O BERKLEY SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS, LLC.

This case concerns a Petition for Reconsideration and Removal filed by the Applicant, Donald Edwards Jr. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration, as it was taken from a non-final interlocutory order that did not determine any substantive rights. The WCAB also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and incorporating the WCJ's report by reference. Consequently, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed and Removal was denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive RightIrreparable HarmWCJ's ReportDismissedDeniedGreat Divide Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ10021120 ADJ8949346
Regular
Apr 14, 2017

ANTHONY BERNARD EDWARDS (Dec'd), CANDACE EDWARDS (Widow), ASHLEY EDWARDS (Daughter), ANTHONY EDWARDS, JR. (Son) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES; LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, Permissibly Self-Insured

This case involves a workers' compensation death benefit claim for Anthony Bernard Edwards, who died in the course of his employment. The dependents seek death benefits and burial expenses, which were initially awarded by the WCJ. The employer, City of Los Angeles, sought reconsideration, arguing it should receive credit for a third-party settlement the dependents obtained from Kaiser Permanente. The Board agreed to reconsider the issue of credit, specifically whether Civil Code section 3333.1 bars such credit. The Board ultimately deferred the credit issue, affirming the death benefit award and returning the matter for further proceedings to determine the applicability of Civil Code section 3333.1 and potential employer negligence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ10021120ADJ8949346death benefitsLabor Code section 4702burial expensesCivil Code section 3333.1Medical Injury Compensation Reform ActMICRAthird-party settlement
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Case No. ADJ3904838
Regular
Jan 06, 2015

EDWARD MORSE vs. CONWAY WESTERN EXPRESS, INDEMNITY INSURANCE

This case concerns a clerical error in the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's (WCAB) prior decision, specifically the date of service. The Board identified that the decision, served on December 6, 2015, should have reflected a service date of January 6, 2015. The WCAB has corrected this specific clerical error without requiring further proceedings, citing its authority to do so at any time. This correction amends the date of service to January 6, 2015, as reflected in the amended order.

Clerical error correctionDate of servicePetition for reconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAmended date of serviceSupplemental proceedingsOpinion and Orders Denying PetitionGranting PetitionDecision After ReconsiderationConstitution State Service Company
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Case No. LA0 0866858
Regular
Feb 04, 2008

JESUS LEON vs. EDWARD SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision that denied a lien claim by SB Surgery Center. The WCAB found that SB Surgery Center was properly licensed by the Department of Health Services as a "surgical clinic" and did not require a fictitious-name permit from the Medical Board. The case was returned to the trial level to determine the reasonableness of the facility fee.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantSB Surgery CenterEdward ServicesState Compensation Insurance FundLA0 0866858Findings and OrderPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeLicensed
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