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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ4151507 (SFO 0487197)
Regular
Feb 02, 2020

Tracy Sullivan vs. Café Amsterdam, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the previous award, finding the applicant's burn injury did not qualify for the "severe burns" exception to the temporary disability indemnity limit under Labor Code section 4656(c)(3)(D). Consequently, temporary disability indemnity is limited to 104 weeks from the commencement of payments on August 10, 2004. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant's psychiatric injury was compensable, meeting the "sudden and extraordinary" employment condition exception. Clerical errors in the original findings were also corrected.

ADJ4151507SFO 0487197Tracy SullivanCafé AmsterdamState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderWCJindustrial injurycervical spine
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Case No. STK 0187467
Regular
Sep 26, 2007

HASINA SINGH vs. MARINA VILLAGE WEST, ZENITH INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision, affirming the disallowance of a lien claimant's claim for medical-legal costs due to insufficient proof. However, the WCAB reversed the WCJ's imposition of sanctions against the lien claimant, finding that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof to demonstrate the claimant's non-compliance with WCAB rules regarding availability for settlement discussions. The WCAB rescinded the sanctions order, finding the lien claimant's petition on that issue meritorious.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantReconsiderationFindings and OrdersMedical-Legal CostsBad Faith ActionsSanctions OrderCompromise and ReleaseWCAB RulesMandatory Settlement Conference
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Case No. ADJ864227 (LBO 350573) ADJ1635667 (LBO 350607)
Regular
Dec 29, 2008

LUIS ECHEVARRIA vs. FALCON WEST, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge's award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5814.5. The Board reasoned that section 5814.5 requires an award of attorney's fees to be "in addition to" increased compensation under section 5814, which was not sought or awarded here. Furthermore, the Board found that any delay in payment was not unreasonable due to a good-faith dispute over the net settlement amount.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDLUIS ECHEVARRIAFALCON WESTINC.STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJ864227ADJ1635667OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONFindings and Orders
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Case No. ADJ9202952
Regular
Nov 05, 2018

MARIA LOPEZ vs. KELLERMEYER BERGENSON SERVICES, LLC, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The WCAB dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration of an Order Vacating, finding the order was not a final decision. However, it granted the defendant's Petition for Removal of that same Order Vacating, deeming it untimely under WCAB Rule 10859. Consequently, the WCAB vacated the Order Vacating, restoring the original July 5, 2018 Findings of Fact. The WCAB also dismissed the lien claimant's Petition for Removal, affirming the July 5, 2018 Findings of Fact which held the lien claimant bound by prior causation findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder VacatingFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeLien ClaimantSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmFinal Order
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Case No. ADJ1566624 (MON 0329177) ADJ4125360 (MON 0329180)
Regular
Jul 19, 2011

LAURA LINDQUIST vs. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE; CORVEL CORPORATION

This case concerns the correct permanent disability rating schedule to apply for an injury occurring before January 1, 2005. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to use the 1997 PDRS, finding an exception applied due to prior medical reporting indicating permanent disability. However, the Board amended the permanent disability indemnity award and attorney's fee amount based on the WCJ's correction of a mathematical error. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings reflecting this corrected award.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDFindings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Factpermanent disabilitypermanent disability indemnity2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule1997 Permanent Disability Rating ScheduleLabor Code section 4660(d)treating physician
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Case No. ADJ8149506
Regular
Jul 19, 2017

MARTHA BELTRAN vs. KIMCO STAFFING/KIMSTAFF HR, SEDGWICK CMS

Here's a concise summary for a lawyer: A Petition for Reconsideration was filed by a lien claimant on June 9, 2017, challenging Findings and Orders issued on May 15, 2017. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) issued an order rescinding those Findings and Orders on June 26, 2017. However, this rescission occurred 16 days after the petition, exceeding the 15-day limit under Rule 10859, rendering the rescission order void. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to affirm the WCJ's intent, validating the rescinded Findings and Orders.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationOrder RescindingFindings and OrdersAdministrative Law JudgeLien ClaimantVoid OrderAffirm OrderKimco StaffingSedgwick CMS
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Case No. ADJ9496892
Regular
Sep 15, 2025

JUNE JONES vs. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL PATROL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of an Order Rescinding Submission, Order Vacating Finding and Order, and Order to Develop the Record dated June 27, 2025, arguing further record development was unnecessary. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) recommended dismissal of the reconsideration petition and denial if treated as a petition for removal. The Appeals Board timely acted on the petition but noted issues with notice of transmission to the parties. They dismissed the petition for reconsideration, deeming the underlying order non-final, and denied the petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Rescinding SubmissionFindings and OrderLabor Code section 5909Transmission of CaseElectronic Adjudication Management SystemNotice of TransmissionFinal Order
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