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Case No. ADJ12865802
Regular
Sep 22, 2025

JENNIFER CHASE vs. SOUTHERN IMPLANTS OF NORTH AMERICA, TRAVELERS PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration regarding the denial of a psychiatric injury claim. The WCAB found significant issues with the applicant's attorney's legal citations, including apparent fabrications, prompting a Notice of Intention to impose sanctions of up to $2,500.00. The final decision on the merits of the psychiatric injury claim is deferred pending the resolution of the sanctions issue. Aggrieved parties may seek a writ of review after the WCAB issues its final decision.

Psychiatric injuryAdjudication NumberPetition for ReconsiderationFindings & AwardQualified Medical ExaminerAOE/COESanctionsLabor Code section 5909WCAB Rule 10421Bad faith
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Case No. ADJ2823789 (SAC 0369557)
Regular
Jun 18, 2019

PATRICIA WOODS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, Legally Uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Patricia Woods' petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the Administrative Law Judge's decision was served, exceeding the statutory deadline. The WCAB emphasized that failure to file within the jurisdictional time limit prevents the Board from considering the petition. Additionally, the petition failed to provide adequate citations to the record, a requirement for appellate review.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingJurisdictional Time LimitWCAB Rule 10507WCAB Rule 10508WCAB Rule 10845WCAB Rule 10392Proof of FilingProof of ServiceLegal Uninsured
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Case No. ADJ8381872
Regular
Sep 02, 2017

PATSY VIDO vs. HANCOCK FABRICS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Patsy Vido's workers' compensation claim against Hancock Fabrics and its insurer, ACE American Insurance Company. The applicant, Vido, petitioned for reconsideration of a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the Administrative Law Judge's report. Ultimately, the Board denied reconsideration, adopting the reasoning provided by the WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationHancock FabricsACE American Insurance CompanyESISADJ8381872BakersfieldS.A. Green
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Case No. ADJ8835660
Regular
Jan 19, 2018

JOE CASILLAS vs. GRAYD A PRECISION METAL FABRICATORS; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration by the defendant regarding a permanent total disability award for Joe Casillas. The defendant argued against the total disability finding, questioned injury to the left upper extremity, and contested the basis for vocational rehabilitation findings. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the findings, rescinding the finding of injury to the left upper extremity due to the applicant unilaterally withdrawing that issue. However, the Board affirmed the permanent total disability finding based on substantial medical and vocational evidence, including the applicant's significant limitations in daily living and unsuitability for vocational rehabilitation, despite the absence of left upper extremity injury.

Permanent total disabilityvocational rehabilitationindustrial injurybilateral upper extremitiescervical spinepsychefabricatorState Compensation Insurance Fundpetition for reconsiderationadministrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ7236324
Regular
Oct 23, 2015

MARIA VILCHIS vs. NORWALK MARRIOTT, ZURICH NORTH AMERICAN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Maria Vilchis's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to comply with WCAB Rule 10842(b), which mandates specific citations to the record to support evidentiary statements. The Board emphasized that the applicant cannot shift the burden of searching the record to the Appeals Board. This rule is consistent with appellate court procedures requiring proper record citation to avoid waiver of points.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10842(b)Specific CitationsRecord ReferencesEvidentiary StatementsWaiverBurden of ProofAdministrative Law Judge ReportAppellate RulesDismissal Order
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Case No. ADJ1128865 (VNO 0244369), ADJ1909887 (VNO 0181430)
Regular
Jan 09, 2012

JOE NAVARRO vs. LOCKHEED MARTIN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision regarding Joe Navarro's claims against Lockheed Martin. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's report, which found Navarro to be an unreliable historian with significant symptom magnification. Consequently, the Board denied injury claims for heart and high blood pressure, and upheld a 27% permanent disability award for a psyche injury, based on the judge's credibility findings.

ADJ1128865ADJ1909887plastic parts fabricatorplastic parts fabricator supervisorcontinuous traumapsyche injurypermanent disabilitynon-industrial apportionmentcredible historiansymptom magnification
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Case No. ADJ448540 (SAC0317987); ADJ3419059 (SAC0278586); ADJ1478904 (SAC0278587)
Regular
Apr 25, 2023

BRIAN MCDERMID vs. CENTRAL CONCRETE, AMERICAN CASUALTY CO. OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA, ADMINISTERED BY CNA CLAIMS PLUS, CESSNA CITATION, PERMISSIBLY SELF-INSURED, ADMINISTERED BY BROADSPIRE

This case before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) concerns a Petition for Removal filed by a petitioner. The WCAB is issuing an order to dismiss this petition. The dismissal is based solely on the fact that the petitioner has withdrawn their Petition for Removal.

Petition for RemovalDismissalWithdrawn PetitionMinutes of HearingOrder ConsolidatingWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdjudication NumbersSacramento District OfficeBrian McDermidCentral Concrete
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Case No. ADJ4230639
Regular
Nov 05, 2010

GARY FOSTER (Deceased), MANUEL VILLARREAL vs. RPI COATING, INC., SCIF INSURED FRESNO

This case involves the imposition of $\$ 250.00$ in sanctions against defendant's counsel, Sylvia Bedrossian, and her client, SCIF. The sanctions were issued for engaging in bad faith and/or frivolous conduct by failing to provide proper evidentiary citations and attaching documents not in evidence to a petition for reconsideration. The Appeals Board found this conduct wasted its limited resources. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalSanctionsLabor Code section 5813Board Rule 10561Bad Faith ConductFrivolous ConductImproper CitationsUnacknowledged ExhibitsPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ3614941 (OAK 0292918)
Regular
Jun 13, 2018

JAIME M. RAMIREZ vs. ALCO IRON & METAL CO INC, UNITED STATES INS CO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Jaime M. Ramirez's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted and incorporated the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge, finding no grounds for reconsideration. The WCAB also noted that neither party provided specific record citations as required by their rules, which could have led to dismissal. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was formally denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCABAdministrative Law JudgeWCJ ReportRecord CitationRule 10842(b)DeniedAlco Iron & Metal Co IncUnited States Ins CoCrum & Forster
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Case No. ADJ3741925 (VNO 0106922) ADJ3558542 (VNO 0106921)
Regular
Jul 06, 2012

MICHELE KOTLARCHICK vs. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied General Motors' Petition for Reconsideration regarding a $500 contempt citation. The Board found the defendant's counsel persistently argued a point after the judge ruled against him and warned of contempt. This continued defiance constituted deliberate disobedience and flouting of the court's authority. Additionally, the Board denied the Petition for Removal concerning a discovery order, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMichele KotlarchickGeneral Motors CorporationPetition for ReconsiderationContempt citationVigorous advocacyDefiance of rulingDirect contemptLabor Code § 5309(c)Petition for Removal
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