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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. 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. ADJ8493192, ADJ8386046
Regular
Feb 05, 2016

HECTOR CAMPOS vs. CELL-CRETE CORPORATION, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC., INFRASOURCE, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves applicant Hector Campos seeking reconsideration of a Findings and Award concerning cumulative injuries sustained while employed by Cell-Crete Corporation and Infrasource. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) found applicant sustained a curable injury at Cell-Crete but no injury at Infrasource. Applicant argued improper consolidation and need for further discovery, while Cell-Crete asserted a post-termination defense and challenged the WCJ's reliance on an Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petitions and answers, ultimately adopting the WCJ's report and denying reconsideration, affirming the original Findings and Award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCell-Crete CorporationOld Republic General Insurance CorporationGallagher Bassett ServicesInc.InfrasourceOld Republic Insurance CompanyADJ8493192ADJ8386046Deputy Commissioner
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Case No. ADJ17849976
Regular
Oct 07, 2025

ESTEFANY MICHELLE OSORIO vs. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Appeals Board observed a proposed settlement while reconsideration was pending. Citing California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 10961, which prohibits the District Office from acting on a case under reconsideration, the Board rescinded the prior decision from which reconsideration was sought. The matter is returned to the trial level, allowing the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the proposed settlement. Should the WCJ not approve the settlement, the original decision may be reinstated, at which point any aggrieved party may seek reconsideration. This decision does not address the merits of the issues pending reconsideration.

ReconsiderationRescinded DecisionReturned to Trial LevelProposed SettlementWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJVan Nuys District OfficeSpace Exploration Technologies CorporationCorvel CorporationAdjudication Number
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Case No. ADJ7793905, ADJ7793938
Regular
Feb 25, 2014

SHEDERICK FOWLKS vs. LUBE PIT STOP, INC., ADVANTAGE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior decision finding the applicant, Shderick Fowlks, not covered by workers' compensation. Fowlks, an officer and sole shareholder of Lube Pit Stop, Inc., was deemed an employee under Labor Code section 3351(c) but excluded from compensation coverage by section 4151(a) because the corporation lacked specific election through a compensation policy. The WCAB clarified that while officers are generally employees, sole shareholder-officers require election to be covered, which was not demonstrated here due to policy exclusions. Therefore, Fowlks' claims for injuries sustained while working for the corporation were dismissed.

Labor Code section 3351(c)corporate officersole shareholderworkers' compensation coverageelectioninsurance policyexclusionshamadministrative law judgePetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ9928707
Regular
Oct 20, 2017

Victorino Aragon Orta vs. Classic Party Rentals, Old Republic General Insurance Co.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) order disallowing Reshealth Medical Group's lien. The ALJ had found the assignment of the lien invalid due to an undated, untitled, and illegibly signed document, and because Reshealth was a suspended corporation. However, the WCAB found that the ALJ failed to provide a sufficient opinion, develop the record regarding Reshealth's corporate status and the assignment date, and potentially denied due process by raising the assignment's validity sua sponte without notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further development of the record.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderAssignment ValiditySuspended CorporationCorporate StatusStandingLien DisallowanceDue ProcessFair Hearing
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Case No. ADJ10983565
Regular
Aug 18, 2025

DERRYL THOMPSON vs. VICTORY OUTREACH CHINO, CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., MISSION ACTS MINISTRIES, MECUM ACUTIONS, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO.

Applicant Derryl Thompson claimed injury while working for alleged employers Victory Outreach Chino (general employer), Mission Acts Ministries (employer and personnel staffing agency), and Mecum Auctions, Inc. (special employer). Defendants Zurich American Insurance Company and Church Mutual Insurance Company sought reconsideration of the Findings and Order that established this dual employment relationship. The Appeals Board denied both petitions for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant was an employee and not a volunteer, and that Victory was a general employer while Mecum was a special employer, rejecting the defendants' arguments for exclusion under Labor Code sections 3352(a)(2) and (a)(9).

General employerSpecial employerVolunteer exclusionLabor Code 3352(a)(2)Labor Code 3352(a)(9)Aid or sustenanceRemunerationDual employmentStaffing agencyNon-profit status
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Case No. VNO 0457283
Regular
Aug 28, 2007

GREGORY BRIDGES vs. FILM PAYMENT SERVICES, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, by BROADSPIRE, KELLEY PRODUCTIONS, INC., NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION now FIREMAN'S FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a previous award and returned the case for further proceedings to determine if the special employer's insurer, National Surety Corporation, provides "other insurance" under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9). The WCAB ruled that a prior appellate decision did not collaterally estop CIGA from asserting this issue and found that the National Surety Corporation policy may constitute such "other insurance." The case now requires a determination on the merits of whether National Surety Corporation's policy is available to applicant, impacting CIGA's liability.

CIGALegion Insurance CompanyNational Surety CorporationFireman's Fundgeneral employerspecial employerjointly and severally liableother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)collateral estoppel
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Case No. ADJ7762389
Regular
Jan 22, 2014

ANA RAMIREZ vs. HENROSE CORPORATION, dba MCDONALDS RESTAURANT, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Henrose Corporation's Petition for Removal. Petitioner sought to have the applicant re-evaluated by Agreed Medical Examiners (AMEs) to potentially extend temporary disability beyond the statutory limit, arguing their initial reports were insufficient. The Board found that Petitioner failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm to justify removal. The denial was based on the judge's report, which concluded the matter was set for trial appropriately and the requested re-evaluations were not warranted under the circumstances.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPermanent and Stationary DateTemporary DisabilityMedical ReportsOrthopedic InjuryPsychiatric InjuryAdministrative Law JudgeLabor Code Section 4656(c)(1)Agreed Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ8386046, ADJ8493192
Regular
Oct 13, 2015

HECTOR CAMPOS vs. CELL-CRETE CORPORATION, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC., INFRASOURCE, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by both the applicant and the defendant, Cell-Crete, concerning a decision issued on July 22, 2015. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted reconsideration to allow for a more thorough review of the factual and legal issues presented. This decision is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned outcome after a complete understanding of the record. All further correspondence related to the petitions must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners' office.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONCELL-CRETE CORPORATIONOLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONGALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES INCINFRASOURCEADJ8386046ADJ8493192San Francisco District OfficeOPINION AND ORDER
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