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Case No. ADJ2523911 (MON 0281750) ADJ2669536 (MON 0287852) ADJ2826764 (LAO 0791910)
Regular
Apr 25, 2013

GEORGE MORENO vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal of the WCJ's February 6, 2013 decision in the case of George Moreno v. Ralphs Grocery Company. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ. This action is procedural and does not constitute a final ruling on the merits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalGranting RemovalDecision after RemovalRescindedReturned to Trial LevelFurther ProceedingsAdministrative Law JudgeWCJPetition for Removal
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Case No. ADJ3795048
Regular
Feb 11, 2010

PAULINE WATKINS vs. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

This case involves Pauline Watkins, the applicant, and the County of San Diego, the defendant, regarding a workers' compensation claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an order denying a Petition for Reconsideration filed by one of the parties. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in making its decision to deny reconsideration. Therefore, the original decision in this workers' compensation matter stands.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeDeniedCounty of San DiegoPauline WatkinsADJ3795048SDO 0342816Frank M. BrassJames C. Cuneo
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Case No. ADJ7972970
Regular
Sep 01, 2015

GEORGE GUERRA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by George Guerra regarding a workers' compensation claim against the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). Based on the record and the WCJ's reasoning, the WCAB has denied Guerra's petition for reconsideration. The order denying reconsideration was dated and filed on September 1, 2015.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationCounty of Los Angeles Sheriff's Departmentself-insuredYork Risk Services GroupADJ7972970Marina del Rey District OfficeAllan Senkow
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Case No. ADJ1728931
Regular
Apr 28, 2011

GEORGE PARGA vs. CITY OF FRESNO, AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS FRESNO

This case involved an applicant, George Parga, who suffered an industrial injury to his right big toe and knee while employed as a police officer. The initial award apportioned 9% permanent disability, attributing half to pre-existing diabetes. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the medical expert's apportionment opinion lacked substantial evidence as diabetes did not cause disability at the time of evaluation. Consequently, the Board awarded an unapportioned 18% permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGeorge PargaCity of FresnoAmerican All Risk Loss FresnoOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationPolice OfficerIndustrial InjuryRight Big ToeRight Knee
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Case No. ADJ1797870
Regular
May 23, 2019

GEORGE DIAZ vs. REYES MASONRY CONTRACTORS, INC., CITATION INSURANCE COMPANY, GENERAL REINSURANCE, INTERCARE, SUBSEQUENT INJURIES BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied George Diaz's petition for reconsideration, affirming the administrative law judge's award of 93.75% permanent disability. The judge apportioned 30% of Diaz's orthopedic disability to prior injuries, relying on medical evidence of degenerative changes aggravated by the 1992 industrial injury. Diaz's arguments for 100% permanent disability due to total disability or loss of use of both hands were rejected due to insufficient medical evidence. The Board found the apportionment was supported by substantial medical evidence and did not qualify for an unapportioned award under the *Hikida* precedent.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGeorge DiazReyes Masonry ContractorsInc.Citation Insurance CompanyGeneral ReinsuranceIntercareSubsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)permanent total disabilityapportionment
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Case No. ADJ8240882; ADJ8240881; ADJ8615401
Regular
Apr 21, 2025

ROBERT S. HAPPENY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

Applicant Robert S. Happeny sustained industrial injuries during his employment as a correctional officer, leading to a finding of permanent and total disability by the WCJ due to his inability for vocational retraining. The WCJ also issued an unapportioned award, concluding that apportionment to nonindustrial factors was not proven. Defendant challenged this decision via a petition for reconsideration, disputing the method of combining disabilities and the reliability of vocational reports. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's determination of permanent and total disability based on vocational infeasibility and the lack of established apportionment, ultimately rescinding the original decision and substituting new findings of fact.

ADJ8240882ADJ8240881ADJ8615401correctional officerindustrial injuryheartpsycheright wristrespiratory systemlumbar spine
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Case No. ADJ3872960
Regular
May 06, 2013

ALONZO WATKINS vs. LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case concerns applicant Alonzo Watkins' petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision denying his claim for unpaid benefits totaling $14,269.10. The WCAB denied reconsideration, finding that Watkins failed to provide substantial evidence of non-payment, as the employer presented proof of payment via checks issued over 16 years prior. The WCAB also ruled that Watkins raised the issue of the employer's failure to produce payment records for the first time on appeal, which is impermissible. Furthermore, the WCAB clarified that the record retention requirements for adjusting agencies do not mandate indefinite maintenance of claim files.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryLower ExtremitiesTeacherCompromise and ReleasePayment RecordsProof of PaymentNon-Payment
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Case No. SFO 0478857
Regular
Jan 04, 2008

GEORGE JOHNSON vs. CITY OF BRENTWOOD

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse the prior award finding industrial injury to the heart in the form of diabetes. The Board determined there was no substantial medical evidence that diabetes constituted "heart trouble" under Labor Code section 3212, as it is a risk factor, not a present cardiac condition. Consequently, the award of permanent disability and further medical treatment related to the heart was rescinded, while affirming other findings regarding a hernia.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGeorge JohnsonCity of BrentwoodSFO 0478857Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationFindings and Awardcumulative traumapolice officerindustrial injuryhernia
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Case No. ADJ7047418
Regular
Dec 11, 2010

GEORGE SCHOPPLEIN vs. TENNYSON ELECTRIC, PACIFIC COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed an applicant's petition for removal because it was not verified as required by WCAB Rule 10843(b). The applicant sought to reverse a judge's finding that he needed further medical treatment within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The applicant argued that the defendant failed to provide required notices under the Labor Code, regulations, and the *Knight* decision. Even if considered on its merits, the WCAB indicated it would have denied the petition, adopting the judge's reasoning.

Petition for RemovalMedical Provider Network (MPN)Knight v. United Parcel ServiceLabor CodeWCAB Rule 10843(b)Verified PleadingsWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)Findings of FactAppeals BoardTennyson Electric
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Case No. ADJ11299000
Regular
Oct 09, 2019

ORLANDO WATKINS vs. SME STEEL CONTRACTORS INC., THE HARTFORD

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an award of additional attorney's fees and costs. Following a denial of a Petition for Writ of Review by the Second District Court of Appeal, the matter was remanded for an award of fees. The applicant's counsel and defendant's counsel stipulated to a reasonable fee amount of $4,120.88. The Board found this stipulated amount to be reasonable and issued an award accordingly.

Workers' Compensation Appeals Boardattorney's feescostsPetition for Writ of ReviewLabor Code § 5801Labor Code § 5811stipulated agreementremandappellate attorney's feesHartford Casualty Insurance Company
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