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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. SAL 104703
Regular
Mar 14, 2008

GONZALEZ vs. GILROY FOODS, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

This case concerns a supplemental award of attorney's fees under Labor Code § 5801 following the denial of a defendant's petition for writ of review. The Court of Appeal found no reasonable basis for the petition and remanded the case for the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) to award fees for services rendered in connection with that petition. The WCAB affirmed the award of attorney's fees, clarifying that the WCJ lacks jurisdiction to approve fees under § 5801, which is the sole province of the WCAB upon remand.

Labor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of ReviewSupplemental AwardAttorney's FeesRemandWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCourt of AppealStipulation and AwardWCJFindings Order and Award
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Case No. ADJ9154979; ADJ9318850; ADJ9318848; ADJ9532548
Regular
Aug 06, 2018

MARIA DEL CARMEN LOPEZ ANAYA vs. RAMONA’S FOOD GROUP, (PSI), CALIFORNIA CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ramona's Food Group's petition for removal of an order compelling it to serve all documents to a lien claimant. The Board found that Ramona's Food Group failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which are required for removal. The WCJ's report, incorporated by the Board, also noted the petition's procedural deficiencies, including lack of service on all parties. Consequently, the order compelling the service of documents remains in effect.

Petition for RemovalOrder Compelling Service of RecordWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeLien ClaimantCompromise and ReleaseAOE/COESubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmZA Management
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Case No. POM 0290497
Regular
Feb 22, 2008

WALID THOMAS vs. KAZI FOODS, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Walid Thomas's petition for reconsideration of a decision that found his alleged back and hernia injuries sustained while employed by Kazi Foods were not industrial. The Board adopted the findings of the administrative law judge, who found Dr. Hajj's opinion to be substantial medical evidence supporting this conclusion. The judge also found Thomas's testimony not credible due to his extensive prior medical history of similar back injuries and a hernia.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration deniedIndustrial injuryDr. Hajj's opinionSubstantial medical evidenceCredibility findingPlace v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Garza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Kazi FoodsInc.
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Case No. GRADE
Regular
Dec 09, 2009

KIM VUKCEVICH vs. SAFEWAY, INC., WHOLE FOODS MARKETS, ACE INSURANCE

The Appeals Board reverses the WCJ’s decision that Whole Foods must reimburse Safeway for benefits paid to the applicant. The Board finds that Safeway failed to prove a second cumulative trauma injury by substantial medical evidence.

Cumulative traumaIndustrial injuryLeft shoulderSafewayWhole FoodsACE InsuranceReimbursementMedical evidenceBurden of proofQualified Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ3434154
Regular
Mar 28, 2011

GARY ZIMMERMAN vs. LEPRINO FOODS, INC., MATRIX ABSENCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that Leprino Foods violated Labor Code section 132a by failing to place the applicant on a required union leave of absence. While the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant's termination was lawful based on a doctor's work restrictions, they awarded a 50% increase in compensation up to $10,000, plus costs, due to the Section 132a violation. However, the Board denied back pay, agreeing with the WCJ that lost wages were not caused by the employer's contract violation but by the lawful termination and the applicant's insufficient mitigation efforts. A dissenting commissioner argued for back pay, citing the discriminatory nature of the termination during the mandated leave and the lack of evidence for the WCJ's findings on misleading doctors and failed mitigation.

Labor Code section 132aLeprino FoodsMatrix Absence Management CompanyGary ZimmermanBrian Belanger D.C.permanent and stationary reportunion grievanceArbitratorback payreinstatement
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Case No. ADJ2516908
Regular
Feb 23, 2010

LETICIA TAPIA-SERRATO vs. MISSION FOODS, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, INC., CHARTIS CLAIMS, INC.

This case involves Mission Foods (defendant) petitioning for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The defendant claimed a mutual mistake regarding the EDD lien in a Compromise and Release agreement. However, the Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report that found no mutual mistake. The defendant admitted awareness of the EDD lien and signed an agreement making them responsible for all liens.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDMISSION FOODSAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCECHARTIS CLAIMSINC.LETICIA TAPIA-SERRATOORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATIONEDD LIENCOMPROMISE AND RELEASEMUTUAL MISTAKE
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Case No. ADJ10682518
Regular
Nov 30, 2017

LORENZO ENRIQUEZ vs. HOUSE FOODS AMERICA, TOKIO MARINE MANAGEMENT

This case involves a Petition for Removal and Reconsideration filed by the defendant, House Foods America and Tokio Marine Management. The Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Removal, finding that the WCJ's finding of injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment was a final order, making reconsideration the proper remedy. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's findings and giving significant weight to their credibility determinations regarding the applicant's testimony.

RemovalReconsiderationPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationAppeals Board Rule 10843Final OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueAOE/COECredibility Determination
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Case No. ADJ8332892, ADJ8584295
Regular
Oct 10, 2014

DEANNA SATTERWHITE vs. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Whole Foods Market, as it was withdrawn by the petitioner. This dismissal is based solely on the petitioner's withdrawal of their appeal. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) retains the authority to proceed with a recommendation for sanctions at the trial level. Consequently, the WCAB officially orders the dismissal of the petition for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedSanction RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardTrial LevelWCJWithdrawn PetitionGallagher Bassett ServicesWhole Foods MarketDeanna Satterwhite
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Case No. ADJ9525033
Regular
May 10, 2019

KIMBERLY BARRY vs. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves an appeal by the defendant, Department of Food and Agriculture, regarding the calculation of permanent disability ratings for applicant Kimberly Barry's cumulative trauma injury. The defendant contests the method used to combine the applicant's multiple body part impairments, arguing the Combined Values Chart (CVC) should have been used instead of simple addition. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further develop the medical record. The Board requires clarification from the Qualified Medical Evaluator on the most accurate method for combining the applicant's kidney and liver impairments.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardDepartment of Food and AgricultureState Compensation Insurance FundKimberly BarryAgricultural TechnicianCumulative Trauma InjuryPermanent DisabilityApportionment
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