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Case No. ADJ7517392
Regular
Apr 21, 2014

ANDRES LUNA vs. SUPERIOR EMBLEM, FIRST COMP

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to lien claimant Syndicated Diagnostic Imaging, rescinding an order that dismissed their lien. The dismissal occurred because the lien claimant failed to appear at a conference, citing a family emergency. The Board found no proof that the lien claimant received notice of intent to dismiss. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lienfamily emergencyNotice of Intention to Dismiss Lien Claimproof of servicerescindedreturned to trial levelWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ
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Case No. LAO 874417
Regular
Jan 17, 2008

FELIPE REBOLLAR vs. GENERAL COATING CORPORATION, VIRGINIA SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and returned the case for a new trial, finding the WCJ erred by denying a continuance. Defendant demonstrated good cause due to a sudden family emergency preventing key witnesses from testifying, which prejudiced their ability to present their case. The Board also directed the WCJ to issue findings on all disputed facts, including the alleged hernia injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGeneral Coating CorporationVirginia Surety Insurance Companyindustrial injurybackpaintertemporary disabilitypermanent disabilityreconsiderationcontinuance
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Case No. ADJ4274309 (VNO 0537036) ADJ2544417 (VNO 0537037)
Regular
Jul 07, 2009

HIPOLITO GOMEZ vs. HIGHLAND PARK GUEST HOME, INC., NATIONAL LIABILITY AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns lien claimants seeking reconsideration of disallowed liens for failure to appear at a lien trial due to a family emergency. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding that the prior order disallowing the liens was issued hastily. The WCAB rescinded the disallowance order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation that the lien claimants should be allowed to prosecute their claims based on their merit.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantsReconsiderationOrder Disallowing LiensNotice of Intention to DismissCompromise and ReleaseIndustrial InjuryHearing RepresentativeFamily EmergencyDue Process
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Case No. ADJ16824578, ADJ16974663
Regular
Sep 15, 2025

KOKAYI ELDRIDGE vs. CALIFORNIA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The applicant, Kokayi Eldridge, sought reconsideration of an order dismissing her applications for adjudication due to an inability to appear at hearings. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, finding it to be successive and duplicative of an earlier petition. The Board noted that no new evidence was presented and cautioned the applicant against filing further successive petitions, recommending that the WCJ set a new date for an MSC or status conference.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalApplications for Adjudication of ClaimWith PrejudiceDental EmergencyFamily EmergencyNotice of IntentionReport and RecommendationLabor Code Section 5909
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Case No. MON 0233182
Regular
Aug 13, 2008

BEATRIZ GOMEZ vs. SKY CHEF, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Dr. Geiger's lien claim was dismissed after he failed to appear for multiple hearings and did not respond to a notice of intention to dismiss. The Appeals Board denied his reconsideration request, finding he had ample opportunity to participate and that his claimed emergency was questionable given the extended timeframe. The Board concluded Dr. Geiger failed to take timely action to protect his lien.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantReconsiderationDismissal OrderNotice of Intention to SubmitMedical EvidenceFailure to AppearJust CauseFamily EmergencyProof of Service
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Case No. ADJ8903041
Regular
Jul 01, 2014

MAGALI MANRIQUE DE ARCHA vs. MCDONALD'S/SANCHEZ FAMILY CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

This order dismisses Magali Manrique de Archa's Petition for Removal in her workers' compensation case against McDonald's/Sanchez Family Corporation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report, which recommended dismissal. The Board found no grounds to grant removal, thus dismissing the petition.

Petition for RemovalDismissalReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge ReportSan Bernardino District OfficeSanchez Family CorporationCalifornia Restaurant Mutual Benefit CorporationAmerican Claims ManagementAlvandi Law Group
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Case No. ADJ13061844
Regular
Dec 28, 2020

RON PETTWAY vs. TRILLIUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied the defendant's request to compel the applicant's attendance at an in-person medical evaluation. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge improperly denied the petition solely due to the Shelter in Place Order. The Board clarified that emergency regulations permit medical-legal evaluations during the state of emergency and returned the matter to the trial level to determine if the evaluation could proceed under these regulations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalMedical Legal EvaluationQualified Medical EvaluatorShelter in Place OrderLabor CodeCompel AttendanceRescind OrderReturn to Trial LevelTelehealth
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Case No. ADJ13768010
Regular
May 06, 2025

ROBERT NICHOLS vs. COMCAST, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Robert Nichols, the applicant, sustained injuries while employed by Comcast. A petition for reconsideration was filed regarding whether the medical treatment received by the applicant qualified as pre-admission or emergency services, and the defendant's alleged failure to conduct a second bill review. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, concurring with the WCJ's report that the lien claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the treatment fell under pre-admission or emergency status. The Board also noted that the issue concerning the defendant's non-response to the second bill review was not a contested matter at the trial.

PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONLABOR CODE SECTION 5909ELECTRONIC ADJUDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EAMS)TRANSMISSION DATEREPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONLIEN CLAIMANTPRETREATMENT SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESMEDICARE PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEMSECOND BILL REVIEW
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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ14315608
Regular
Mar 27, 2023

LUIS TERRAZAS vs. S AND S FOODS, LLC, SEDWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal, and returned the case to the trial level. The Board found the Notice of Intent (NOI) to dismiss was inadequate because it contained multiple improper bases for dismissal and lacked clarity. Specifically, the initial trial appearance was proper as applicant's representative attended, and the WCJ's handwritten note was not a binding order. The subsequent dismissal order was also invalidated due to the defective NOI, thus a due process violation occurred.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder DismissingNotice of Intention (NOI)WCJ OrderApplicant AppearanceNon-Attorney RepresentativeGood CauseDue ProcessWCAB RulesRescinded Order
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