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Case No. ADJ1083447 (LAO 0872246)
Regular
Mar 04, 2010

FRANKLIN GONZALEZ vs. ARGENT CUSTOM FURNITURE, DCS, UNINSURED EMPLOYER' FUND, CUSTOM CUSTOM FURNITURE LLC, CHARTIS/ STATE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an applicant, Franklin Gonzalez, and defendants including Argent Custom Furniture and the Uninsured Employer's Fund. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an order denying reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in denying the petition.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDARGENT CUSTOM FURNITUREUNINSURED EMPLOYER' FUNDCUSTOM CUSTOM FURNITURE LLCCHARTIS/ STATE INSURANCE COMPANYADJ1083447LAO 0872246DENYING RECONSIDERATIONworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ
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Case No. ADJ7873127
Regular
May 08, 2012

MICHAEL DE SANTIAGO vs. ST, JOHN'S COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 6% permanent disability for a lumbar spine injury. Applicant's counsel argued for 12% based on a stipulation classifying the applicant as a furniture mover (OGN 560), but the WCAB found the applicant's deposition testimony contradicted this, indicating an indoor salesperson role (OGN 212). The Board also issued a notice of intention to sanction applicant's attorney and law firm $400 for filing a petition with demonstrably false statements regarding trial necessity and misrepresented facts about the record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardPermanent DisabilityOccupational Group NumberStipulationsSanctionsLabor Code 5813Rule 10561Bad Faith Actions
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Case No. ADJ2033145 (LAO 0877321) ADJ1126357 (LAO 0877370)
Regular
Jun 06, 2012

PABLO RAMIREZ vs. BAU FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Pablo Ramirez and defendants Bau Furniture Manufacturing and Berkshire Hathaway. The Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The amended decision affirmed the original ruling but dismissed a remaining lien balance for Paramount Physicians Medical Group with prejudice. This modification specifically addressed a lien claim previously asserted.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPABLO RAMIREZBAU FURNITURE MANUFACTURINGBERKSHIRE HATHAWAYADJ2033145ADJ1126357OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ
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Case No. ADJ168046 (AHM 0151884)
Regular
Jun 13, 2012

LUIS RAFAEL CHERO vs. TROPITONE FURNITURE COMPANY, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, involving Luis Rafael Cherro and Tropitone Furniture Company, has been dismissed. The dismissal is due to the petitioner's withdrawal of their Petition for Reconsideration, which had challenged a March 27, 2012 decision. The Board issued an order to this effect on June 13, 2012.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawn PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardTravelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaTropitone Furniture CompanyLuis Rafael CherDecision March 27 2012Order DismissingSan Francisco California
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Case No. ADJ1129507
Regular
May 23, 2013

CARLOS LEDESMA vs. CALIFORNIA FURNITURE SUPPLY COMPANY, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by applicant Carlos Ledesma against California Furniture Supply Company and Zenith Insurance Company. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has reviewed the petition and the administrative law judge's report. The Board has adopted the judge's recommendation and ordered the dismissal of the petition for reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationDismissalCarlos LedesmaCalifornia Furniture Supply CompanyZenith Insurance CompanyADJ1129507LBO 0384640
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Case No. STK 0199856
Regular
Aug 08, 2008

GARY WINSLOW vs. EAST/WEST STAFFING, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the dismissal of the applicant's case for lack of prosecution. The Board found the petition for reconsideration timely filed and determined that the applicant may have been denied due process due to a mistaken belief that he could not pursue his claim after moving out of state. The case is remanded for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissal for Lack of ProsecutionNotice of Intention to DismissDue ProcessIndustrial InjuryFurniture MoverAbdomenGroinHernia
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Case No. ADJ6894400
Regular
Nov 21, 2011

ROBERTO RIOS vs. SITCOM FURNITURE, COMPWEST INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed NMCI Medical Clinic's petition for reconsideration because it was filed in response to a Notice of Intention to Dismiss Lien, not a final order. A Notice of Intention is not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities and therefore not subject to reconsideration. The Board found that an subsequent "Order Vacating Notice of Intent to Dismiss" was invalid as it was filed outside the permissible timeframe. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for reconsiderationNotice of intention to dismissWCJFinal orderLab. Code§ 5900Rule 10859Order vacating
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Case No. ADJ4192022
Regular
Nov 16, 2009

MAURICE MONTGOMERY vs. DIRT MOVERS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The petition for reconsideration is granted to allow further study of the factual and legal issues.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersLocal officeState Compensation Insurance FundMaurice Montgomery
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Case No. ADJ9429450
Regular
Nov 01, 2016

MARTHA SOLTERO vs. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES / IHSS, YORK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's decision. The Board found that the employee's claim was not barred by the statute of limitations because the employer failed to provide legally adequate notice of her rights in a language she understood. Additionally, the Board affirmed that the employee's injury sustained while moving furniture at a client's request arose out of and occurred in the course of her employment. The decision emphasizes the employer's burden to prove statute of limitations defenses and the liberal construction of employment-related injury definitions in favor of the employee.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5405Statute of LimitationsIn-home caregiverMoving furnitureClient requestSpanish language noticeUnintelligible translationTolling of statute
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Case No. ADJ7028627
Regular
Oct 18, 2011

STEVE WINELAND vs. FURNITURE DESIGN CENTER AND FIRST COMP.

The Applicant petitioned to disqualify the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) due to alleged enmity or bias against his attorney following an incident on September 1, 2011. The WCJ stated that the incident would not affect his impartiality and all decisions would be based on presented evidence. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding no reason to doubt his impartiality. Consequently, the petition for disqualification was denied.

Petition for DisqualificationWCJ BiasAdministrative Law JudgeMandatory Settlement ConferencesEnmityPrejudiceEvidence-Based DecisionsReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicant's Attorney
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