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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. ADJ8770457
Regular
Apr 21, 2015

NICK IVANOFF vs. VIRONEX, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Nick Ivanoff's Petition for Reconsideration. The WCAB found that a petition for reconsideration can only be filed from a "final" order, decision, or award, which must determine substantive rights or liabilities, or a fundamental threshold issue. The Judge's decision in this case was deemed an interlocutory procedural or evidentiary decision, not a final one. Therefore, the petition was dismissed as it was improperly filed.

Petition for ReconsiderationNon-final OrderFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityThreshold IssueInterlocutory DecisionProcedural DecisionEvidentiary DecisionWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ10204171
Regular
Oct 13, 2016

BEATRIZ AGUILAR vs. HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP AND NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD adjusted by GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was not taken from a final order, but rather from an interlocutory procedural or evidentiary decision. The Board also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, nor that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. The WCJ's report, incorporated by reference, provided the basis for both decisions. Therefore, the applicant's requests were rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueInterlocutory DecisionProcedural DecisionEvidentiary DecisionExtraordinary Remedy
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Case No. ADJ7669443 ADJ7739963
Regular
Jun 03, 2015

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SA RECYCLING CORPORATION, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not taken from a final order, but rather an interlocutory procedural or evidentiary decision. The Board also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that would necessitate this extraordinary remedy. The WCJ's report, which the Board adopted, articulated the reasoning for these dismissals and denials. Therefore, the applicant's attempt to appeal an interim ruling was unsuccessful on both procedural grounds.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderSubstantive Right or LiabilityThreshold IssueInterlocutory DecisionProcedural DecisionEvidentiary DecisionExtraordinary Remedy
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Case No. ADJ8651999
Regular
Jul 18, 2014

CARL YARDE (Deceased) vs. EIU OF CALIFORNIA, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, ZURICH INSURANCE

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) order dismisses a Petition for Reconsideration because it was not filed from a final order that determined substantive rights or liabilities. The WCAB also denies removal, adopting the administrative law judge's reasoning that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The petition addressed interlocutory procedural matters, not a final decision. Consequently, the WCAB found the petition procedurally improper and denied removal.

Petition for ReconsiderationRemovalFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityInterlocutory DecisionProcedural DecisionEvidentiary DecisionNon-final OrderAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ7087613
Regular
Jul 12, 2013

CLORIA HERNANDEZ vs. GOGLONIAN BAKERIES, ZURICH

This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was filed from an interlocutory procedural decision, not a final order. Under Labor Code section 5900(a), reconsideration is only permitted for final orders that determine substantive rights or liabilities. Since the WCJ's Notice of Intent to Dismiss Lien was not a final dismissal, there was no appealable order, thus warranting dismissal of the petition.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantFinal OrderLabor Code Section 5900(a)Interlocutory DecisionNotice of Intent to DismissProfessional Translation ServicesDismissalSubstantive Right
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Case No. ADJ7632202, ADJ7632184
Regular
Apr 13, 2015

TAYDE CHAPARRO vs. TALBOTS, INC, TRAVELERS INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Tayde Chaparro's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found that the petition sought reconsideration of a non-final, interlocutory order, not a final decision that determines substantive rights, liabilities, or threshold issues. Therefore, as the order was not final, the petition was procedurally improper and dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationNon-final orderFinal orderSubstantive rightLiabilityThreshold issueInterlocutoryProcedural decisionEvidentiary decisionWCJ decision
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Case No. ADJ9139200
Regular
Dec 11, 2015

MATTHEW BAKES vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Matthew Bakes' petition for reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final order. California law requires petitions for reconsideration to be based on "final" orders that determine substantive rights, liabilities, or threshold issues, not interlocutory procedural or evidentiary decisions. The WCJ's decision at issue here only resolved an intermediate procedural or evidentiary matter. Thus, it was not a final order, and the petition was procedurally improper.

Petition for ReconsiderationNon-final orderFinal orderSubstantive rightLiabilityThreshold issueInterlocutoryProcedural decisionsEvidentiary decisionsRemoval
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Case No. ADJ8881436, ADJ8881437, ADJ8881438
Regular
Feb 14, 2017

MOIRA DUFFY vs. SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The applicant also had their Petition for Removal denied, as they failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and reconsideration remains an adequate remedy. The WCJ's decision was deemed an interlocutory procedural order, not a final determination of substantive rights or liabilities. Therefore, the WCAB found no grounds to grant either request.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for Removaltimely filingnon-final decisionfinal ordersubstantive rightthreshold issueinterlocutoryprocedural decisions
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Case No. ADJ11144491
Regular
Nov 19, 2018

RALPH CONWAY vs. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA/ PARKS AND RECREATION

This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation decision. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition because it was filed from an interlocutory procedural order, specifically the denial of a replacement QME. Such orders are not considered "final" as they do not determine substantive rights or liabilities. The Board also noted that the petition did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, even if considered for removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityThreshold IssueInterlocutory DecisionProcedural DecisionEvidentiary DecisionQualified Medical Examiner
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