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Case No. ADJ16783938; ADJ16778187
Regular
Aug 28, 2025

Polly Mark Dizon vs. Spears Manufacturing Company, Zurich San Francisco

Applicant Polly Mark Dizon filed applications for cumulative and specific injuries. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) issued a Findings and Order (F&O) requiring additional Qualified Medical Examination (QME) panels, which the defendant opposed. Defendant filed a Petition for Removal, arguing they would suffer substantial prejudice. The Appeals Board granted the Petition for Removal, finding that due process was violated as no evidentiary record was made, and the Minutes of Hearing were unclear. Consequently, the May 24, 2024 F&O was rescinded, and the matter returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.

Petition for RemovalQualified Medical Examinationsubstantial prejudiceMinutes of HearingOrdered Off CalendarFindings and OrderHearing LossHeadachesNeurologyAudiology
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Case No. ADJ10371478
Regular
Mar 10, 2023

DOMINGA FRIAS vs. CANCUN TAQUERIA INC., ROSTIZERIA INC., REPUBLIC UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for bias. The applicant's attorney requested an electronic hearing due to health concerns for their father, providing a doctor's note and evidence of defense counsel's consent. The WCJ denied the request via order without a hearing, citing procedural rule violations. While the Appeals Board denied the disqualification petition, finding no actual bias, they granted removal. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, deeming it a due process violation, and returned the matter for further proceedings to allow for proper consideration of the electronic hearing request.

Petition for DisqualificationPetition for RemovalWCJ BiasDue Process ViolationElectronic HearingCOVID-19 RiskMedical-Legal ExamDeclaration of ReadinessBoard RulesVerified Petition
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Case No. ADJ8835828
Regular
Jun 28, 2019

CAMILLO BONOME vs. CITY OF RIVERSIDE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order imposing $200 in sanctions and $8,429.23 in attorney's fees and costs against Med-Legal Photocopy (lien claimant). The WCAB found the notice of hearing for the sanctions conference was insufficient and that the underlying award of attorney's fees and costs was not properly addressed on its merits. The matter was returned to the trial level for a hearing on the defendant's petition for costs.

Med-Legal PhotocopyLien claimantSanctionsAttorney's feesNotice of IntentionLien conferenceDue processFair hearingPetition for CostsWCJ
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Case No. ADJ11109361
Regular
Aug 01, 2019

KENNETH THOMPSON vs. CITY OF OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, JT2 INTEGRATED

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the judge's order dismissing the applicant's case. The WCAB found the record incomplete, lacking admitted evidence and clear articulation of issues presented at the hearing. Due to these due process concerns and the improper use of an expedited hearing for a statute of limitations issue, the case is returned to the trial level. Further proceedings will allow for proper development of the evidentiary record and a decision based on submitted evidence.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing CaseWCJStatute of LimitationsIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaPolice OfficerCervical SpineExpedited Hearing
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Case No. ADJ19408921, ADJ19408487, ADJ19408920
Regular
Jun 16, 2025

Maria Vazquez vs. Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway, Indemnity Insurance Company of North America

Defendant filed a petition to set aside and reconsider an Order Approving Compromise & Release (OACR), claiming applicant's age and Medicare beneficiary status were overlooked in the settlement. The Appeals Board noted procedural irregularities regarding notice of case transmission and the absence of a hearing to establish a complete record concerning the Compromise and Release agreement's adequacy and Medicare interests. As a result, the Board dismissed the petition as premature and returned the matter to the trial level for a hearing to gather necessary evidence.

Order Approving Compromise & ReleaseMedicare Set AsidePetition for ReconsiderationMotion to Set AsideLabor Code Section 590960-Day RuleNotice of TransmissionWorkers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA)Good CauseMutual Mistake of Fact
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Case No. ADJ 7941996
Regular
Apr 26, 2016

ROBERTO ALVAREZ vs. LINK STAFFING, INC., ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a disputed lien dismissal where the lien claimant's representative allegedly falsified hearing minutes to obtain the rescission of a dismissal order. The Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration because the rescission order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted removal due to serious allegations of misconduct, remanding the case to the WCJ for an evidentiary hearing on whether the representative appeared, tampered with records, or made false statements. The WCJ is also tasked with making findings and recommendations on potential sanctions under Labor Code section 5813.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien DismissalPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalMinutes of HearingFraudMisconductSanctionsLabor Code Section 5813
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Case No. ADJ3213659
Regular
Mar 08, 2018

HORTENCIA BRAVO vs. MATRIX PERSONNEL, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a stipulation settling a lien claim. The defendant argued the stipulation should be set aside due to evidence suggesting the lien claimant was dissolved and the tax identification number belonged to a different entity, Pinnacle Lien Services. However, the WCAB found the petition premature as no evidentiary hearing was held to determine "good cause" for setting aside the stipulation. The case was returned to the WCJ to treat the petition as one to set aside and hold a hearing allowing all parties to present evidence.

Petition for ReconsiderationStipulation and OrderLien ClaimantWCJLabor Code Section 4903.8Tax Identification NumberDissolutionAssignmentDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedGood Cause
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Case No. ADJ9259156
Regular
Jan 05, 2017

SIDNEY SWANSON vs. LAS VEGAS LA EXPRESS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the trial judge's findings. The Board found that a stipulation regarding the assignment of a lien from Mesa Pharmacy to Javlin Three LLC did not sufficiently address enforceability under Labor Code section 4903.8. Due to insufficient development of the record regarding the assignment's validity and Mesa's current business status, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings. This ensures due process by allowing for the presentation of evidence and potential testimony on these crucial issues.

Mesa PharmacyJavlin Three LLClien claimantassignment of rightsreimbursementLabor Code Section 4903.8standingMinutes of Hearingevidentiary hearingPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ7825548
Regular
Nov 22, 2013

PERRY MASTAW vs. THE SPANOS CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Applicant seeks reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, alleging fraud and duress in the stipulated settlement. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to allow for a hearing on these claims. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature. The Board determined that allegations of fraud and duress require a factual hearing at the trial level to develop the record.

ADJ7825548Petition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardFraudDuressSet Aside AwardDue ProcessFair HearingWCJ Report and RecommendationTrial Level Hearing
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Case No. ADJ8812885 ADJ10587799 ADJ10587800
Regular
Jun 11, 2018

DINNA DEESE vs. TWIN RIVERS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHOOLS INSURANCE AUTHORITY

The applicant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging coercion and new medical evidence. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration to allow for a hearing on these issues. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition, finding that the applicant's claims of duress and new evidence require factual development at the trial level. The Board emphasized that due process requires a fair hearing with the opportunity to present evidence, and these matters are best addressed by the WCJ through a hearing.

Petition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseCoercionNew Medical EvidenceDue ProcessFair HearingWCJ ReportTrial LevelSet AsideDuress
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