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Case No. ADJ19479057
Regular
Aug 26, 2025

GERALD TORRES vs. PRO DEO FOUNDATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Defendant, Pro Deo Foundation and State Compensation Insurance Fund, petitioned for reconsideration of a WCJ's decision, which found Gerald Torres to be an employee of Pro Deo Foundation. Defendant contended Torres was a volunteer or independent contractor and should be judicially estopped from claiming workers' compensation due to a prior settlement. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding of employment, emphasizing the WCJ's credibility determinations and concluding that the defendant failed to satisfy the 'ABC' test for independent contractor status. The Board timely acted on and subsequently denied the petition for reconsideration.

Workers' CompensationPro Deo FoundationState Compensation Insurance FundGerald TorresADJ19479057Petition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and OrdersEmployee StatusVolunteerIndependent Contractor
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Case No. ADJ9338501
Regular
Nov 17, 2017

MARTIN TORRES vs. LORAL LANDSCAPING, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision in the case of Martin Torres v. Loral Landscaping, Inc. However, the petitioner subsequently withdrew their Petition for Reconsideration. Consequently, the WCAB vacated its order granting reconsideration and dismissed the petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationVacatedDismissedLoral LandscapingSecurity National Insurance CompanyAmtrust North AmericaMartin TorresADJ9338501
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Case No. ADJ621872 (BAK0145447) ADJ4407215 (BAK 0151114)
Regular
Nov 13, 2012

FRANK TORRES vs. COUNTY OF KERN; PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to award further medical treatment for Frank Torres' cumulative trauma injury to his left knee. The Board found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion provided sufficient evidence for this award, despite the judge's initial denial. This decision overturns the prior finding that no further treatment was necessary for the left knee. The award of further medical treatment clarifies and prevents potential future delays in care for the industrial injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFrank TorresCounty of KernProbation DepartmentADJ621872ADJ4407215ReconsiderationFindings and AwardCumulative TraumaLeft Knee Injury
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Case No. ADJ9415345
Regular
Dec 28, 2018

MARIELA TORRES vs. GARY SAKAKIHARA, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

In *Torres v. Sakakihara*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), who properly relied on the opinion of an agreed medical evaluator (AME). The WCAB found no persuasive reason to disregard the AME's opinion, upholding the original decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationAgreed Medical EvaluatorWCJ reportadopted and incorporatedunpersuasive opinionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardMariela TorresGary SakakiharaZenith Insurance CompanyADJ9415345
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Case No. ADJ1017829 (MON 0310518)
Regular
Jan 13, 2011

GERALD SNELL vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

This order denies Gerald Snell's petition for reconsideration in his workers' compensation claim against the State of California Department of Mental Health. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the administrative law judge's report, finding no grounds to overturn the original decision. Therefore, Snell's request for review of the prior ruling is officially rejected.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDENYING RECONSIDERATIONPetition for Reconsiderationadministrative law judgeWCJSTATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTHGERALD SNELLApplicantDefendantORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ374895 (GOL 0095400)
Regular
May 13, 2013

ERNEST TORRES vs. BLUM & SONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed Ernest Torres' petition for reconsideration. This dismissal is a direct result of the petitioner unilaterally withdrawing their own petition. The Board's order formally acknowledges this withdrawal and vacates any further proceedings related to the reconsideration. Therefore, the February 26, 2013 decision stands.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardOpinion and OrderApplicantDefendantState Compensation Insurance FundFebruary 262013
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Case No. ADJ7088521
Regular
Feb 07, 2011

BALTAZAR TORRES vs. MEYER TRUCKING, INC, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies a petition for reconsideration filed by Baltazar Torres in case number ADJ7088521. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's report. Therefore, the applicant's request for reconsideration was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationDeniedMeyer TruckingOld Republic General InsuranceAdministrative Law JudgeWCJBALTAZAR TORRESADJ7088521San Francisco
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Case No. ADJ7144891, ADJ8066648
Regular
Apr 17, 2013

VILMA TORRES vs. ABM INDUSTRIES, INC.; ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES, Inc.

This case involves Vilma Torres filing a workers' compensation claim against ABM Industries, Inc. and ABM Janitorial Services, Inc. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board affirmed the January 23, 2013 decision but amended it to include injury to the applicant's low back in a related case, ADJ8066648.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeOpinion and OrderGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationAmended DecisionFindings of FactLow Back InjuryADJ7144891
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Case No. ADJ246378 (MON 0251329), ADJ3258197 (MON 0228135), ADJ419157 (MON 0184421)
Regular
Jul 03, 2012

GERALD WATSON vs. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY\/ESIS, SANTA MARGARITA HIGH SCHOOL, FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has denied Gerald Watson's Petition for Reconsideration in its entirety. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the original decision remains unmodified.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGerald WatsonContinental Insurance CompanyESISSanta Margarita High SchoolFireman's Fund Insurance CompanyADJ246378ADJ3258197ADJ419157Order Denying Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ10679914
Regular
Mar 05, 2018

Juan Torres vs. Ganalix Plumbing Repair, Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the administrative law judge's decision, finding that applicant Juan Torres sustained a back injury arising out of and occurring during the course of employment with Ganalix Plumbing Repair. The Board disagreed with the judge's finding of no injury based solely on applicant's credibility, noting that three defense witnesses corroborated an event occurred, and medical records documented back pain shortly after the fall. The Board also acknowledged applicant's delay in reporting and the employer's lack of workers' compensation insurance, but ultimately found sufficient evidence for a compensable back injury.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDJuan TorresGANALIX PLUMBING REPAIRUNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUNDFindings and OrderPetition for Reconsiderationadministrative law judgeWCJinjury arising out of and occurring during the course of employmentLabor Code section 5402(b)
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