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Case No. ADJ7781989; ADJ8262771
Regular
Oct 03, 2013

MIRIAN GARCIA vs. COOPER COLD FOODS, INC., ILLINOIS MIDWEST INSURANCE AGENCY as administrator for STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is granting reconsideration of its own prior decision and rescinding a July 23, 2013 decision that had overturned a prior finding of 2% permanent disability for applicant's right knee injury. The WCAB determined that its August 9, 2012 order granting reconsideration was improvidently granted because the applicant had already filed a successive and improper petition for reconsideration. Consequently, the prior order and the subsequent rescinded decision are vacated, and the applicant's petition for reconsideration is dismissed.

WCABReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law JudgePermanent DisabilityIndustrial InjurySuccessive PetitionImprovidently GrantedVacated
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Case No. ADJ3314150 (LBO 0297361)
Regular
Nov 03, 2008

ANTHONY TENNISON vs. NATIONAL PLANT SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of the order denying a deposition, as it was not a final decision. However, removal was granted to allow for further proceedings at the trial level to determine if good cause exists for another deposition. Additionally, the Board granted reconsideration on its own motion and rescinded a subsequent award due to the WCJ exceeding their jurisdiction while a reconsideration petition was pending.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalDepositionApplicantDefendantWCJLabor Code section 5900Final OrderDiscovery
References
5
Case No. ADJ782721 (SBR 0340531)
Regular
Feb 14, 2011

ROSALIND GRANT vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an order dismissing Rosalind Grant's claim due to her failure to appear at trial. The WCAB found the dismissal improper because Grant's attorney was present at trial, and the rules permit dismissal only if a party and their representative fail to appear. Furthermore, the applicant has no obligation to testify, and defendants must formally subpoena an absent applicant or provide a notice to appear to their attorney. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including potential action on a previously negotiated compromise and release.

ReconsiderationDismissal OrderFailure to AppearCompromise and ReleaseAttorney RepresentationMandatory Settlement ConferenceNotice of Intention to DismissRescinded OrderReturn to Trial LevelHearsay Evidence
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3
Case No. ADJ6507437
Regular
Jan 16, 2014

JIMMY HORTON vs. GRANT COUNTY EXCAVATION, CYPRESS INSURANCE CO.

This case involves applicant Jimmy Horton's Petition for Reconsideration of a prior award concerning an industrial injury to his right shoulder and low back. The initial award found 15% permanent disability, with some apportionment to nonindustrial factors, and set attorney's fees at 15% of indemnity. Applicant sought reconsideration primarily because the dollar amount of permanent disability indemnity was not specified. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award. This action was taken at the request of the WCJ to allow the parties to resolve the amount of permanent disability indemnity and attorney's fees at the trial level.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPermanent DisabilityApportionmentAttorney FeesStipulationIndustrial InjuryEpidural Cortisone InjectionsFindings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationReport and Recommendation
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Case No. ADJ1799490 VNO 0531984 ADJ1619817 VNO 1619817
Regular
Feb 01, 2013

TONI PARKER vs. WARNER BROTHERS STUDIOS, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

In Case No. ADJ1799490, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's award, returning the case for further proceedings because Warner Brothers' due process rights were violated by a lack of service of rating instructions and the DEU rating. In Case No. ADJ1619817, the Board dismissed Warner Brothers' reconsideration petition as untimely but granted removal on its own motion to clarify administrative responsibility. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings in ADJ1619817 but deferred the designation of the administering defendant, also returning it for trial-level determination.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardDue ProcessRating InstructionsDisability Evaluation UnitDEUPermanent DisabilityIndustrial InjuryBilateral Upper Extremities
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0
Case No. LAO 0834414
Regular
Mar 03, 2008

NATASHA FANE vs. PRIME CLINICAL SYSTEMS, INC., EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE, ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Everest's petition for reconsideration, rescinded a prior order, and remanded the case for further proceedings to determine contribution liability between Everest and Argonaut. Argonaut's petition for reconsideration was dismissed as it was not a final order, but its petition for removal was granted, rescinding an improperly issued joinder order and issuing a new order joining Argonaut as a party defendant. The Board clarified that contribution proceedings under Labor Code section 5500.5(e) can be initiated after a settlement and that Argonaut, having been notified, may not be bound by prior evidentiary records.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNatasha FanePrime Clinical SystemsInc.Everest National InsuranceArgonaut Insurance CompanyContributionLabor Code section 5500.5(b)Labor Code section 5500.5(e)Compromise and Release
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Case No. ADJ4213538 (SAC 292021)
Regular
Jun 19, 2009

MARGARET PERRIGO vs. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ANGLER PUBLICATION, ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a dispute over the attorney's fee awarded to applicant's counsel. The initial award granted 15% of temporary disability indemnity and 12% of permanent disability indemnity. The lien claimant sought reconsideration, arguing for 15% of permanent disability indemnity. Following further reflection, the trial judge recommended granting reconsideration and remanding the attorney's fee issue for further proceedings. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirmed the award regarding temporary disability, but deferred the issue of attorney's fees on permanent disability, reserving jurisdiction. Defendants are ordered to withhold 15% of permanent disability indemnity payments until the fee issue is resolved.

PerrigoNorthern California Angler PublicationArgonaut Insurance CompanyADJ4213538SAC 292021Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFarrell Fraulob and BrownWCJFindings and Award
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Case No. ADJ7585014
Regular
Feb 04, 2013

HORACE GRANT vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Horace Grant's workers' compensation claim against the Los Angeles Lakers for a cumulative trauma injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision awarding 90% permanent disability. The WCAB rescinded the award because the Administrative Law Judge relied on medical reports that did not properly apply the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The case is remanded for further proceedings to develop the medical record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardWCJSubstantial Medical EvidenceAMA GuidesPermanent DisabilityApportionmentQualified Medical Examiner (QME)Cumulative Trauma
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5
Case No. ADJ2255696 (VNO 0497652)
Regular
May 15, 2009

TATIANA ZAKIANS vs. BLOOMINGDALES

Lien claimant Sam Alaiti, M.D., sought reconsideration of a WCJ's order reducing his lien by over $80\%$. The WCJ recommended granting reconsideration, noting procedural issues with the petition's timely attention by the judge. The Appeals Board found the petition timely filed, but it did not come to their attention until after the statutory reconsideration period had passed. Citing due process principles, the Board held the reconsideration period begins upon their actual notice. Therefore, the Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Reducing LienOrder to Pay Lienworkers' compensation administrative law judgeEAMSFileNetstatutory time periodAppeals Boarddue process
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Case No. ADJ10943577
Regular
Feb 15, 2019

GILDARDO TORRES HURTADO vs. SUNSET LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, INC, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of applicant Gildardo Torres Hurtado's petition on March 30, 2018. Subsequently, on February 5, 2019, the applicant withdrew their original petition for reconsideration. Consequently, the Board vacated its grant of reconsideration and dismissed the applicant's petition. This action formally concludes the reconsideration process initiated by the applicant.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawal of ApplicantVacating Grant of ReconsiderationDismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSunset Landscape MaintenanceState Compensation Insurance FundGildardo Torres HurtadoADJ10943577Opinion and Orders
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