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Case No. ADJ7630224

Regular

Nov 29, 2012

TINA SPERBER vs. LAW OFFICES OF LISA M. PACIONE

This case involves Tina Sperber's workers' compensation claim against her employer, Law Offices of Lisa M. Pacione. The applicant, a legal assistant, sustained an injury while investigating a property related to a case, claiming implied authorization. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the judge's finding that the applicant was not a credible witness regarding her authority. The Board agreed that the applicant lacked permission for the investigation and that the information gathered provided no benefit to the defendant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationLegal AssistantLaw OfficesInvestigationImplied AuthorizationCredibilityBenefit to DefendantFamily Law ProceedingsAdministrative Law Judge

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Case No. SFO 0499592, SFO 0499593

Regular

Jan 07, 2008

Hamid Khazaeli vs. SYSMASTER CORPORATION, GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns an applicant's petition for reconsideration after the denial of his request to change venue to San Jose. The applicant, now representing himself, argued that the venue change was necessary for him to receive adequate assistance due to his employment in San Jose. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the prior decision which found the employer's reasons for maintaining venue in Oakland (location of witnesses and employer) outweighed the applicant's convenience. The Board noted that the applicant could still seek general assistance from Information and Assistance officers at the San Jose office regardless of venue.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalReconsiderationChange of VenueSan JoseOaklandApplicant's RepresentationIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaBack Injury

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Case No. ADJ4714605 (SAC 0313169) ADJ9580032

Regular

Nov 18, 2016

EDWARD CURTIN vs. SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, CIGA for FREMONT INDEMNITY COMPANY, SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal of case ADJ95480032. The WCAB found that CIGA, despite not being formally joined, had demonstrated sufficient interest to be a party. The matter is remanded for the WCJ to join CIGA as a party to ADJ95480032, allowing for a full adjudication of the cumulative trauma injury claim. The WCAB also noted that the denial of consolidation was not a final order and consolidation may be appropriate after CIGA is joined.

CIGAPetition for ReconsiderationCumulative Trauma InjuryPermissibly Self-InsuredAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)Petition for ConsolidationStipulated AwardOrder DismissingJoinder of Parties

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Case No. ADJ7192006

Regular

Apr 01, 2014

GENE GOODREAU vs. LAW OFFICES OF MARC ELLIOTT GROSSMAN, THE HARTFORD

This case concerns a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendant, Law Offices of Marc Elliott Grossman and The Hartford, regarding a prior Findings and Award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This reconsideration is necessary to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the record and facilitate a just decision. All future communications regarding this case must be filed in writing with the WCAB Commissioners' office in San Francisco, not with any district office or via e-filing.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCABLos Angeles District Office

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Case No. AD.J4253500 (SAC 0250917)

Regular

Jun 27, 2017

DARONNA THOMPKINS vs. CITIZENS TELECOM, CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The applicant sought removal after her attorney was dismissed, arguing prejudice to her ability to enforce ongoing medical treatment awards. The Appeals Board denied removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, as the attorney's withdrawal was not at a critical stage. The Board affirmed the WCJ's dismissal, noting the attorney provided ample notice and offered assistance with award enforcement. The applicant was advised to contact the Information and Assistance Officer for further aid.

Petition for RemovalDismissal as Attorney of RecordMedical Treatment AwardEnforcement of AwardWithdrawal of CounselSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmCode of Civil Procedure Section 284Good Cause StandardClient Consent

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Case No. ADJ2224397 (ANA 0397221)

Regular

Feb 16, 2016

MARK PAYNE vs. MBC CONSTRUCTION, REDWOOD FIRE \& CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the original award. This was due to procedural errors, including the WCJ's failure to properly memorialize admitted evidence and stipulations. The applicant, unrepresented, was also denied the opportunity to present witnesses. The case is remanded for further proceedings, including a mandatory settlement conference and trial, to ensure a proper hearing record and decision. The Board emphasized adherence to procedures even for unrepresented claimants and encouraged seeking assistance from the Information and Assistance officer.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAgreed Medical EvaluatorPermanent DisabilityMinutes of HearingSummary of EvidenceSubstantial EvidenceMandatory Settlement ConferenceTrialWitness Testimony

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Case No. ADJ10254909, ADJ14103578, ADJ17355533

Regular

Oct 21, 2025

GAIL WIGGAN vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, SEDGWICK CMS

Applicant Gail Wiggan filed multiple petitions, including two for disqualification of the WCJ due to alleged bias. The October 25, 2023 petition was dismissed as moot due to WCJ reassignment. The May 14, 2024 petition for disqualification was dismissed because the applicant failed to provide a substantive affidavit or declaration. The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal from an order compelling attendance at an evaluation, rescinding the March 27, 2024 order because it violated due process by lacking a record. The matter has been returned to the trial level for further proceedings, and the applicant was admonished regarding vexatious litigant conduct.

Petition for DisqualificationPetition for RemovalVexatious LitigantWCJ BiasMootRescind OrderDue ProcessIrreparable HarmSubstantial EvidenceMedical Evaluation

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Case No. ADJ3110881

Regular

Sep 10, 2019

Fernando Calderon vs. Matharu Assisted Living, State Compensation Insurance Fund

This case concerns a lien claimant's failure to timely file a declaration required by Labor Code section 4903.8(d). Although the lien was filed before the statute's effective date, the declaration was submitted over four and a half years late, well after the statutory deadline of January 1, 2014. The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to deny the lien, finding the delay constituted unjustifiable delay and laches. The Board also found the lien claimant waived any objection to the issue bifurcation by failing to raise it before reconsideration.

Labor Code section 4903.8Declaration of ReadinessLien ClaimantTimelinessEquitable DoctrineLachesUnjustifiable DelayReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardOpinion and Decision

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Case No. ADJ3332763 (OAK 0340542)

Regular

Mar 27, 2009

AUGUSTINE SCOTT vs. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted By SEDGWICK CMS/UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award finding 51% permanent disability without apportionment. The Board found the primary treating physician's apportionment reports insufficient as substantial evidence because they were conclusory and lacked adequate reasoning regarding causation. Consequently, the Board rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further development of the medical record, particularly concerning apportionment. This may involve obtaining supplemental opinions or appointing an Agreed Medical Evaluator.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAugustine ScottUniversity of CaliforniaOffice of the PresidentLegally UninsuredSedgwick CMSSenior Data ProcessorProduction CoordinatorIndustrial InjuryHands

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Case No. ADJ9255010

Regular

Dec 01, 2014

MIREYA MEDRANO vs. CALIFORNIA OFFICE MAINTENANCE, REPUBLIC, REPUBLIC UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Mireya Medrano's petition for reconsideration to set aside an approved Compromise and Release agreement. Medrano claimed the settlement was procured by fraud and she discovered new evidence. The Board adopted the WCJ's report finding no evidence of fraud, as Medrano failed to meet the required elements. Furthermore, the alleged "newly discovered evidence," a medical report, was not deemed material or previously undiscoverable, as she was aware of the underlying diagnoses and had access to similar information prior to the settlement.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseFraudNewly Discovered EvidenceAOE/COELabor Code § 3600(a)(10)Administrative Law JudgeWCJRepublic Underwriters Insurance Company

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Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ7630224

Regular

Nov 29, 2012

TINA SPERBER vs. LAW OFFICES OF LISA M. PACIONE

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationLegal AssistantLaw OfficesInvestigationImplied AuthorizationCredibilityBenefit to DefendantFamily Law ProceedingsAdministrative Law Judge

References

Case No. SFO 0499592, SFO 0499593

Regular

Jan 07, 2008

Hamid Khazaeli vs. SYSMASTER CORPORATION, GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalReconsiderationChange of VenueSan JoseOaklandApplicant's RepresentationIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaBack Injury

References

Case No. ADJ4714605 (SAC 0313169) ADJ9580032

Regular

Nov 18, 2016

EDWARD CURTIN vs. SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, CIGA for FREMONT INDEMNITY COMPANY, SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

References

Case No. ADJ7192006

Regular

Apr 01, 2014

GENE GOODREAU vs. LAW OFFICES OF MARC ELLIOTT GROSSMAN, THE HARTFORD

References

Case No. AD.J4253500 (SAC 0250917)

Regular

Jun 27, 2017

DARONNA THOMPKINS vs. CITIZENS TELECOM, CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY

References

Case No. ADJ2224397 (ANA 0397221)

Regular

Feb 16, 2016

MARK PAYNE vs. MBC CONSTRUCTION, REDWOOD FIRE \& CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

References

Case No. ADJ10254909, ADJ14103578, ADJ17355533

Regular

Oct 21, 2025

GAIL WIGGAN vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, SEDGWICK CMS

Petition for DisqualificationPetition for RemovalVexatious LitigantWCJ BiasMootRescind OrderDue ProcessIrreparable HarmSubstantial EvidenceMedical Evaluation

References

Case No. ADJ3110881

Regular

Sep 10, 2019

Fernando Calderon vs. Matharu Assisted Living, State Compensation Insurance Fund

Labor Code section 4903.8Declaration of ReadinessLien ClaimantTimelinessEquitable DoctrineLachesUnjustifiable DelayReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardOpinion and Decision

References

Case No. ADJ3332763 (OAK 0340542)

Regular

Mar 27, 2009

AUGUSTINE SCOTT vs. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted By SEDGWICK CMS/UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAugustine ScottUniversity of CaliforniaOffice of the PresidentLegally UninsuredSedgwick CMSSenior Data ProcessorProduction CoordinatorIndustrial InjuryHands

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Case No. ADJ9255010

Regular

Dec 01, 2014

MIREYA MEDRANO vs. CALIFORNIA OFFICE MAINTENANCE, REPUBLIC, REPUBLIC UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseFraudNewly Discovered EvidenceAOE/COELabor Code § 3600(a)(10)Administrative Law JudgeWCJRepublic Underwriters Insurance Company

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