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Case No. FRE 0212901

Regular

Jul 23, 2008

JANETTA SCONIERS vs. COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, BROADSPIRE

The applicant, Janetta Sconiers, has been declared a vexatious litigant and ordered to pay a $1,000 sanction. This decision stems from her repeated filing of frivolous and duplicative petitions to disqualify the judge and set aside prior orders, despite previous admonitions and sanctions. Consequently, her future filings will require approval from the presiding Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge.

Vexatious LitigantPropria PersonaWCJ DisqualificationFrivolous PleadingsBad Faith ConductSanctionsDuplicative FilingsAffirmative ReliefWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code Section 5813

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Case No. ADJ1122093 (SAC 0279029) ADJ988134 (SAC 0267349)

Regular

Nov 20, 2018

BOBBIE SANDERS vs. EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Bobbie Sanders, previously declared a vexatious litigant under Rule 10782, filed a Petition for Removal without court approval. Rule 10782 requires pre-filing authorization for pro se litigants, with exceptions for licensed attorneys. The Appeals Board denied the Petition for Removal because there was no significant change in circumstances or new evidence to warrant re-litigation of previously determined issues. Therefore, the document was not accepted for filing.

Vexatious litigantpre-filing orderAppeals Board Rule 10782Petition for Removalin pro perworkers' compensationEmployment Development DepartmentState Compensation Insurance FundADJ1122093ADJ988134

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Case No. ADJ4599548 (MON 0212034), ADJ1776170 (MON 0224335)

Regular

Sep 17, 2012

KRISTIAN VON RITZHOFF vs. OGDEN ENTERTAINMENT, AIG, BROADSPIRE, a CRAWFORD COMPANY

Kristian Von Ritzhoff has been declared a vexatious litigant by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) under California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 10782. This designation requires him to obtain prior approval from the Presiding Judge or the Appeals Board before filing any pleadings, unless represented by a licensed attorney. The WCAB reviewed a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Von Ritzhoff, dated September 10, 2012, and determined it was *not accepted* for filing. This ruling signifies the Board's adherence to the pre-filing order in managing the applicant's litigation activities.

Vexatious litigantPre-filing orderWCABWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalExtraordinary remedyDeputy CommissionerOgden EntertainmentBroadspire

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Case No. ADJ10110995 (MF)

Regular

Jun 20, 2019

Preston Lee Brown Scott vs. City of Los Angeles

Applicant Preston Lee Brown Scott, previously declared a vexatious litigant, filed multiple documents seeking relief without obtaining the required pre-filing approval. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed these filings and found no significant change in circumstances justifying reconsideration of prior rulings. Consequently, the Board issued an order stating that the submitted documents are not accepted for filing. This order reaffirms the pre-filing requirements for vexatious litigants absent representation by a licensed attorney.

Vexatious LitigantPre-Filing OrderAppeals Board Rule 10782In Pro PerApplication for AdjudicationDeclaration of ReadinessPleadingsPetitionLicensed AttorneyChange in Circumstances

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Case No. ADJ10731404

Regular

Oct 09, 2018

PRESTON LEE BROWN SCOTT vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, OPSEC; THE HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is issuing a notice of intention to declare applicant Preston Lee Brown Scott a vexatious litigant. This action is prompted by Mr. Scott's repeated filing of unmeritorious and repetitive claims and petitions, despite being informed of procedural rules and settlement agreements. If declared a vexatious litigant, Mr. Scott will be subject to a pre-filing order requiring him to obtain permission before filing any new documents or applications with the WCAB. This measure aims to prevent further abuse of the judicial process and conserve WCAB resources.

Vexatious litigantAppeals BoardPre-filing orderPropria personaReconsiderationLabor CodeCarve-out agreementADRCompromise and ReleaseSection 132a

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Case No. ADJ6621190 (MF)

Regular

Jan 18, 2019

DEANNA CARROLL vs. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Applicant Deanna Carroll was previously declared a vexatious litigant in 2016, requiring pre-approval to file any requests with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). In this decision, the WCAB reviewed a Petition for Removal for Cause filed by Carroll in propria persona on December 4, 2018. Finding no significant change in circumstances or newly discovered evidence since the prior determination, the WCAB declined to accept the petition for filing. Therefore, Carroll's petition was rejected as per the vexatious litigant pre-filing order.

Vexatious litigantpre-filing orderAppeals Board Rule 10782Petition for Removal for Causein pro pernew evidencechange in lawpresiding judgelicensed attorneydeclaration of readiness

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Case No. ADJ460672 (SFO 0499592), ADJ224818 (SFO 0499593)

Regular

Jul 11, 2012

HAMID KHAZAELI vs. SPEDIA.COM, INC., and SYSMASTER CORP., GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO

Applicant Hamid Khazaeli has been declared a vexatious litigant under CCR Title 8, Section 10782, requiring pre-filing approval for any filings with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) unless represented by an attorney. His "Petition for Reconsideration, Removal, Disqualification, and to Compel Testimony" filed on June 29, 2012, was reviewed. The WCAB did not accept this petition for filing, deeming it largely duplicative of prior dismissed and rejected filings. This decision reinforces the applicant's status as a vexatious litigant subject to strict pre-filing review protocols.

Vexatious LitigantPre-filing OrderCCR Title 8 Section 10782Petition for ReconsiderationRemovalDisqualificationCompel TestimonyJudicial OfficersQuasi-Judicial OfficersAppeals Board

References

Case No. ADJ1990332 (OAK 0251897) ADJ332563 (OAK 0262649) ADJ2879880 (OAK 0263586) ADJ4303903 (OAK 0264811)

Regular

Nov 09, 2009

TERRY D. BROWN vs. PORT OF OAKLAND

The Appeals Board declared Terry Brown a vexatious litigant due to repeatedly filing unmeritorious papers attempting to relitigate previously determined issues. A prefiling order was implemented requiring review of his future filings.

Vexatious litigantRemovalAppeals BoardRule 10782Prefiling orderIn propria personaUnmeritorious petitionsConditional filingPresiding WCJGood cause

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Case No. ADJ761271 (SJO 0070447)

Regular

Sep 22, 2010

Dorothy Thompson vs. GENERAL MOTORS, Permissibly SelfInsured, Adjusted by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has declared Dorothy Thompson a vexatious litigant. This declaration follows a notice issued on September 7, 2010, to which no response was received. As a result, any future filings by Ms. Thompson in propria persona will be considered "conditionally filed." Such filings will only be deemed properly filed after a judge or the Board determines they do not violate Rule 10782(a).

Vexatious LitigantPre-filing OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPropria PersonaRule 10782(a)Conditionally FiledPermissibly Self-InsuredSedgwick Claims Management ServicesNotice of IntentionPresiding Workers' Compensation Judge

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Case No. ADJ909554, ADJ1856854

Significant

Nov 15, 2012

Tito Torres vs. AJC Sandblasting, Zurich North America

The Appeals Board affirmed the disallowance of a lien claim due to the claimant's failure to meet the evidentiary burden of proof, and returned the case to the WCJ to reconsider sanctions for frivolous litigation.

En banc decisionLien claimant burden of proofLabor Code Section 3202.5Labor Code Section 5705Labor Code Section 5813Frivolous litigationBad faithSanctionsAttorney's feesHearing representative

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Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. FRE 0212901

Regular

Jul 23, 2008

JANETTA SCONIERS vs. COLEMAN & HOROWITT, LLP, AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, BROADSPIRE

Vexatious LitigantPropria PersonaWCJ DisqualificationFrivolous PleadingsBad Faith ConductSanctionsDuplicative FilingsAffirmative ReliefWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code Section 5813

References

Case No. ADJ1122093 (SAC 0279029) ADJ988134 (SAC 0267349)

Regular

Nov 20, 2018

BOBBIE SANDERS vs. EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Vexatious litigantpre-filing orderAppeals Board Rule 10782Petition for Removalin pro perworkers' compensationEmployment Development DepartmentState Compensation Insurance FundADJ1122093ADJ988134

References

Case No. ADJ4599548 (MON 0212034), ADJ1776170 (MON 0224335)

Regular

Sep 17, 2012

KRISTIAN VON RITZHOFF vs. OGDEN ENTERTAINMENT, AIG, BROADSPIRE, a CRAWFORD COMPANY

Vexatious litigantPre-filing orderWCABWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalExtraordinary remedyDeputy CommissionerOgden EntertainmentBroadspire

References

Case No. ADJ10110995 (MF)

Regular

Jun 20, 2019

Preston Lee Brown Scott vs. City of Los Angeles

Vexatious LitigantPre-Filing OrderAppeals Board Rule 10782In Pro PerApplication for AdjudicationDeclaration of ReadinessPleadingsPetitionLicensed AttorneyChange in Circumstances

References

Case No. ADJ10731404

Regular

Oct 09, 2018

PRESTON LEE BROWN SCOTT vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, OPSEC; THE HARTFORD

Vexatious litigantAppeals BoardPre-filing orderPropria personaReconsiderationLabor CodeCarve-out agreementADRCompromise and ReleaseSection 132a

References

Case No. ADJ6621190 (MF)

Regular

Jan 18, 2019

DEANNA CARROLL vs. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Vexatious litigantpre-filing orderAppeals Board Rule 10782Petition for Removal for Causein pro pernew evidencechange in lawpresiding judgelicensed attorneydeclaration of readiness

References

Case No. ADJ460672 (SFO 0499592), ADJ224818 (SFO 0499593)

Regular

Jul 11, 2012

HAMID KHAZAELI vs. SPEDIA.COM, INC., and SYSMASTER CORP., GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO

Vexatious LitigantPre-filing OrderCCR Title 8 Section 10782Petition for ReconsiderationRemovalDisqualificationCompel TestimonyJudicial OfficersQuasi-Judicial OfficersAppeals Board

References

Case No. ADJ1990332 (OAK 0251897) ADJ332563 (OAK 0262649) ADJ2879880 (OAK 0263586) ADJ4303903 (OAK 0264811)

Regular

Nov 09, 2009

TERRY D. BROWN vs. PORT OF OAKLAND

Vexatious litigantRemovalAppeals BoardRule 10782Prefiling orderIn propria personaUnmeritorious petitionsConditional filingPresiding WCJGood cause

References

Case No. ADJ761271 (SJO 0070447)

Regular

Sep 22, 2010

Dorothy Thompson vs. GENERAL MOTORS, Permissibly SelfInsured, Adjusted by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

References

Case No. ADJ909554, ADJ1856854

Significant

Nov 15, 2012

Tito Torres vs. AJC Sandblasting, Zurich North America

En banc decisionLien claimant burden of proofLabor Code Section 3202.5Labor Code Section 5705Labor Code Section 5813Frivolous litigationBad faithSanctionsAttorney's feesHearing representative

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