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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ8221321
Regular
Nov 09, 2020

ANTHONY PAUL MAGOULAS, PAUL MAGOULAS (deceased) vs. LAS POSAS COUNTRY CLUB, HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDMENITY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded the original findings and returned the case to trial for further proceedings. The Board determined the death benefit claim was timely filed under Labor Code § 5406, even though it was erroneously filed under the decedent's inter vivos claim number. Additionally, the Board found that dependency is determined at the time of injury, not death, and the original finding of no dependent was legally inaccurate and unsupported by the record. Therefore, the WCAB remanded the case to address the dependency issue and potentially assign a separate adjudication number to the death claim.

WCABReconsiderationDeath ClaimStatute of LimitationsLabor Code Section 5406Inter Vivos ClaimDependencyLabor Code Section 3501Adjudication NumberLiberal Construction
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Case No. ADJ3525697 (LAO 0534774) ADJ2342373 (LAO 0512482) ADJ1310306 (LAO 0568035) ADJ2645702 (LAO 0519888) ADJ1384751 (LAO 0568036) ADJ2871875 (ANA 0235799)
Regular
Feb 03, 2017

ALICE BRYANT vs. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERITY OF CALIFORNIA, permissibly self-insured, UCLA MEDICAL CENTER; SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves applicant Alice Bryant's petition for reconsideration of prior dismissed workers' compensation claims and a Labor Code section 132a retaliation claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's findings. The WCAB concluded that Bryant's claims were previously dismissed, with some dismissed by her own request and others for failure to prosecute. Furthermore, the WCAB found that Bryant failed to demonstrate extrinsic fraud and lacked the required diligence to reopen these final dismissals, even with newly discovered evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRegents of the University of CaliforniaSedgwick Claims Management ServicesPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeLabor Code section 132aRetaliation claimExtrinsic fraudDismissed claims
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Case No. ADJ1282419 (LAO 0846452) ADJ915214 (LAO 0854736)
Regular
Feb 01, 2010

VALERIE VANCE DILLON vs. TJ MAXX, CNA CLAIMS PLUS

This case involves a Compromise and Release agreement between the applicant and defendants. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action is contingent on the workers' compensation administrative law judge approving the settlement. If not approved, the original decision could be reinstated, with the right to seek reconsideration.

Compromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionTrial LevelWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeSalvage and ClaimsSalvage and ClaimsSalvage and Claims
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Case No. ADJ6601989
Regular
Feb 25, 2011

AMALIA VILLEGAS (Widow) vs. TROJAN BATTERY COMPANY, UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE C/O CRUM & FORSTER

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a finding that the widow's claim for death benefits was presumed compensable under Labor Code section 5402. The defendant argued they never received the original Findings and Order and that their timely denial of the decedent's inter vivos claim also covered the death benefits claim. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the defendant's petition timely due to evidence of improper service. Ultimately, the Board reversed the prior finding, holding that the defendant had timely denied liability for the death benefit claim by denying the underlying injury claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLabor Code section 5402Presumption of CompensabilityDeath BenefitsInter Vivos ClaimCumulative TraumaToxins ExposureAdrenal CarcinomaProof of Service
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Case No. ADJ7099563, ADJ7825176
Regular
Mar 07, 2014

MARIA GONZALEZ (WIDOW) vs. THE GAP, INC. dba BANANA REPUBLIC, AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE C/O SPECIALTY RISK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision finding that the deceased employee did not sustain an industrial injury to his nervous, cardiac, or hypertension systems. Furthermore, his death was determined not to be industrially caused, and his widow's claim for death benefits was denied. The Board found that the defendant's timely denial of the employee's inter vivos claim precluded the need for a separate denial of the death benefit claim arising from the same alleged injury. The Board also concluded that the applicant failed to present substantial medical evidence demonstrating industrial causation for the alleged conditions or the resulting death.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMiguel Angel GonzalezMaria GonzalezThe Gap Inc.Banana RepublicAmerican Zurich Insuranceindustrial injurynervous systemcardiac systemhypertension
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Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ9030735
Regular
Jul 08, 2014

HECTOR CASILLAS vs. XERXES CORPORATION, BROADSPIRE CLAIMS SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Xerxes Corporation's Petition for Removal. The Board found that while the defendant raised legitimate concerns about potential fraud, these issues were not relevant to the applicant's current claim. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, concluding that the evidence presented did not support a fraudulent claim and the forum was not appropriate for addressing concerns about running, capping, and steering. Therefore, the petition was denied.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals Boardrunningcappingsteeringfraudulent claimadministrative law judge reportADJ9030735Xerxes CorporationBroadspire Claims Services
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Case No. ADJ2373427 (VNO 0534638) ADJ3251847 (VNO 0534641) ADJ3606185 (VNO 0540390)
Regular
Apr 12, 2013

JAMES GILLENWATERS vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's Petition for Removal. The WCAB rescinded the trial judge's order requiring an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) to assess the cause of death. This was because no formal Application for Adjudication of Claim for death benefits had been filed, rendering the issue not properly before the WCJ. The matter is returned to the trial level to address any potential accrued benefits prior to the applicant's death.

Petition for RemovalAgreed Medical EvaluatorCause of DeathDeath ClaimApplication for Adjudication of ClaimInter VivosAccrued BenefitsMandatory Settlement ConferencePetition for DismissalLack of Prosecution
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Case No. ADJ4014154 (ANA 0408143)
Regular
Jun 19, 2009

JUAN LOPEZ vs. LIBERTY GLASS FABRICATORS, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a worker claiming a back injury on October 1, 2007, but reporting it on October 5, 2007, the same day his employment was terminated. The employer contends the claim is barred under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) as a post-termination claim, arguing the worker's notice of injury was not provided prior to termination. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversed the initial award, and found the claim non-compensable, ruling the worker failed to provide timely notice of the injury before his termination. The Board emphasized the purpose of section 3600(a)(10) is to prevent spurious claims filed after termination.

Labor Code section 3600(a)(10)Post-termination claimReconsiderationFindings and AwardCompensable industrial injuryLaborerLiberty Glass FabricatorsAmerican Home Assurance CompanyWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ Report and Recommendation
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