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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ 1153404
Regular
Sep 04, 2008

Barbara Clark vs. SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM

Applicant's petition for reconsideration is dismissed as untimely. Reconsideration is granted for Dr. Tepper's petition, with his deposition fee set at $250/hour, allowing him to contest the fee afterward under Labor Code section 5307.6(c).

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationDismissing ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLabor Code section 5903(b)FraudDiscovery Orders
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Case No. SAC 342547
Regular
Jun 06, 2008

CLIFFORD J. FARIA vs. BEST BUY COMPANY, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior order, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This decision addresses disputes regarding the applicant's right to change treating physicians, the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) obligations, and the calculation of the applicant's average weekly earnings. The Board requires further development of the record on these key issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardBest Buy CompanyAce American Insurance CompanyClifford FariaOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationAdministrative Law Judge (WCJ)Treating PhysicianMedical Provider Network (MPN)Temporary Disability Indemnity
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Case No. ADJ3853266
Regular
Sep 12, 2008

Duncan Grant vs. Contra Costa Fire Protection District, Contra Costa County Risk Management

The WCAB granted reconsideration and rescinded the July 1, 2008 Findings and Award, returning the matter for further proceedings to determine if the applicant's prostate cancer developed or manifested within 60 months of his last day of work.

WCABContra Costa Fire Protection DistrictDuncan GrantADJ3853266OAK 0318197ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsiderationindustrial cumulative traumaprostate cancer
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Case No. ADJ3346924
Regular
Oct 02, 2013

JORGE RAMIREZ vs. BOARD FORD, PACIFIC COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) prior decision. The WCAB rescinded the ALJ's decision and remanded the case back to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. This action means the original decision is nullified, and the case will be re-evaluated by the ALJ. The parties retain the right to seek further reconsideration of any future ALJ ruling.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJgrant reconsiderationrescind WCJ's decisionfurther proceedingstrial level
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Case No. ADJ1709868 (OAK 0322846) ADJ3671153 (OAK 0322847)
Regular
Mar 20, 2012

JUAN GONZALEZ vs. WILLIAM MCCULLOCK, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior Findings and Award and Opinion on Decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted this petition for reconsideration. The WCAB requires more time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Further proceedings may be determined to be appropriate.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardOpinion on DecisionPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationFactual IssuesLegal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ948816 (SFO 0499481) ADJ1273445 (SFO 0512742)
Regular
Nov 06, 2012

EDWIN SUAREZ vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by defendant Barrett Business Services, Inc. regarding a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted this petition. The WCAB determined that reconsideration is necessary to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented. This action will allow the Board to gain a complete understanding of the record and issue a just decision, potentially involving further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationPermissibly Self-InsuredBarrett Business ServicesEdwin SuarezAugust 16 2012Statutory time constraintsFactual and legal issues
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Case No. ADJ1160066 (MON 0261712)
Regular
Jun 11, 2012

ROBERT VILARINO vs. CHROMATICS, INC.; CALIFORNIA GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, as administered by SEDGWICK CMS, for FREMONT INSURANCE, in liquidation

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by defendant Chromaticals, Inc. The Board has granted this reconsideration to allow for a more thorough review of the factual and legal issues presented. This action is deemed necessary for a complete understanding of the record and to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future correspondence regarding this case must be filed in writing with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with any district office or via e-filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual IssuesLegal IssuesChromatics Inc.California Guarantee Association
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Case No. ADJ7433112
Regular
Mar 09, 2016

BYRON IRVING vs. JP MORGAN CHASE, administered by LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, JP Morgan Chase, against a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board has granted reconsideration based on an initial review, deeming it necessary for a thorough understanding of the factual and legal issues. Further proceedings are anticipated to facilitate a just decision. All future correspondence regarding the petition must be filed directly with the Appeals Board, not district offices or e-filed, until a decision after reconsideration is issued.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Granting ReconsiderationBYRON IRVINGJP MORGAN CHASELIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCEADJ7433112Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order
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Case No. SJO 0265682
Regular
Aug 15, 2008

WILBERT LEE vs. COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Permissibly Self-Insured, Adjusted by SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted Wilbert Lee's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This reconsideration is necessary to allow the WCAB further time to thoroughly study the factual and legal issues presented in the case. The WCAB aims to issue a just and reasoned decision after this comprehensive review and potential further proceedings. All future communications should be directed to the WCAB's Reconsideration Unit.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual IssuesLegal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationReconsideration Unit
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