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Case No. ADJ13090134
Regular
Aug 14, 2025

OLIVIA RAMIREZ vs. ISIDRO A. MEJIA, ZINDER JANITORIAL CO., UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND, BOURBON PUB/PARADIES LAGARDERE, SENTRY INSURANCE

Applicant Olivia Ramirez sustained an injury to her knee and ankle on November 17, 2019, while employed by Isidro A. Mejia and Zinder Janitorial Co., who were uninsured for workers' compensation. The Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF) successfully joined Paradies Lagardere as a co-defendant, alleging joint employer status. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) initially found Paradies to be a joint employer in Findings of Fact issued on May 15, 2025. Paradies sought reconsideration, disputing the joint employer finding and the injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Appeals Board reviewed the petition, the UEBTF's answer, and the WCJ's report, ultimately granting reconsideration but deferring a final decision on the merits, indicating further review of the record and applicable law is necessary. The decision also clarified that Labor Code sections 2775 and 2776, related to employee classification, do not apply retroactively to the date of injury in this case.

Joint employerUninsured employersParadies LagardereZinder JanitorialIsidro MejiaWCJPetition for ReconsiderationAOE/COELabor Code section 5909EAMS
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Case No. ADJ7212870, ADJ7212871
Regular
Jul 08, 2013

VICTOR MEJIA vs. AUTO ZONE, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning Victor Mejia and Auto Zone. The Board rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision and returned the case for further proceedings. This order is not a final decision on the merits. The WCJ will issue a new decision after further review.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVictor MejiaAuto Zone Inc.ADJ7212870ADJ7212871Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionFurther Proceedings
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Case No. ADJ7719327
Regular
Dec 03, 2013

JOSE MEJIA vs. TERRA VISTA MANAGEMENT, INC., TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY

This is an interim order by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granting a petition for removal in the case of Jose Mejia v. Terra Vista Management, Inc. The WCAB found good cause to remove the case from the trial level, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report. The matter is now returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision. This decision is not final and parties retain the right to seek reconsideration of the WCJ's future ruling.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDecision After RemovalAdministrative Law JudgeTrial LevelFurther ProceedingsNot a Final DecisionReconsiderationTravelers Casualty & Surety CompanyTerra Vista Management
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Case No. ADJ7526620
Regular
Apr 17, 2014

MARTHA MEJIA vs. CAMACHO'S, INC., AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Martha Mejia's Petition for Reconsideration and dismissed her Petition for Removal. The WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report, finding that the judge's decision was a final order subject to reconsideration. Therefore, the petition for removal was dismissed as procedurally improper.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWCJLab. Code § 5900administrative law judgefinal orderMARTHA MEJIACAMACHO'S INCAMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
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Case No. ADJ7411124
Regular
Jul 03, 2018

Francisco Mejia vs. David Pearson and Linda Pearson dba Dinah's Chicken, Zenith Insurance, State Compensation Insurance Fund

This case involves applicant Francisco Mejia seeking reconsideration of an approved compromise and release agreement and stipulation for workers' compensation benefits. Mejia claimed he was experiencing stress, pain, and confusion during settlement negotiations, leading him to act illogically. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied his petition, finding that Mejia understood the terms of the settlements based on discussions with the judge and the presence of an information and assistance officer. The Board affirmed that Mejia's petition did not establish good cause to set aside the binding agreements.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseStipulation with Request for AwardQualified Medical Evaluatorpermanent disabilitypsyche claimsgood causemutual mistakeduress
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Case No. ADJ4332905 (SAL 0109881)
Regular
Jan 20, 2016

JESUS RODRIGUEZ vs. BUD OF CALIFORNIA

California Physicians Network (CPN) and its representative, Dennise Mejia, were sanctioned $2,500.00 jointly and severally for filing a frivolous and untimely petition for reconsideration that lacked proper verification and contained erroneous facts. The Board dismissed their reconsideration request because it did not challenge a final order and was procedurally deficient. CPN and Mejia failed to respond to the Board's notice of intent to impose sanctions. The defendant's claim for additional trial-level costs and attorney's fees was deferred to the workers' compensation administrative law judge for initial determination.

ADJ4332905SAL 0109881Opinion and Decision After RemovalSanctionCalifornia Physicians NetworkDennise MejiaLien ClaimantLabor Code section 5813(a)Appeals Board Rule 10561Frivolous
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Case No. ADJ3733087 (SAC 0298774)
Regular
May 28, 2009

Luis Mejia vs. MARQUEZ BROTHERS FOODS, INC., CIGA on behalf of PACIFIC NATIONAL, in liquidation, by its servicing facility, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES

This case involves a worker, Luis Mejia, seeking reconsideration of an earlier denial of his petition by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Mejia's current petition attempts to rehash his original arguments and introduce a new case, *Barr v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.* The WCAB dismisses this petition because it is an impermissibly successive filing. The Board states that parties aggrieved by a final decision must seek review from the Court of Appeal, not file further petitions with the WCAB.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationDismissalSuccessive PetitionPetition for ReconsiderationWrit of ReviewCourt of AppealOrder Denying ReconsiderationReport and RecommendationDisqualification
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Case No. ADJ4108622
Regular
Jul 19, 2010

ISIDRO CRUZ vs. MI PUEBLO FOOD CENTER, EMPLOYERS DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration. The petition was dismissed because it was unverified and the defect was not cured within a reasonable time. Additionally, the petition was untimely filed, exceeding the statutory deadline for reconsideration. Even if timely and verified, the Board would have denied the petition based on the WCJ's original findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for reconsiderationDismissalUnverified petitionUntimely petitionMedical Provider NetworkCompromise and ReleaseSelf-procured treatmentLabor Code section 5902
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Case No. ADJ4004427 (ANA 0408991)
Regular
Mar 07, 2013

MANUEL MEJIA vs. NATIONAL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING COMPANY (NASSCO)

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Manuel Mejia's Petition for Reconsideration against National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely and unverified, as detailed in the WCJ's Report and Recommendation. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and would have denied the petition on its merits if it had been properly filed. The WCJ will address sanctions on remand.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyUnverifiedSanctionsRemandWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeDismissedNational Steel & Shipbuilding CompanyNASSCO
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Case No. ADJ2417702
Regular
Jun 18, 2012

SANDRA MEJIA vs. JACKSON'S CATERING & EVENTS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration in *Mejia v. Jackson's Catering & Events* because it was not verified, violating Labor Code section 5902. Had it been verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits. The lien claimant failed to prove the medical necessity of transportation services, and the defendant was not required to prove compliance with certain notification requirements. The Board also admonished the petitioner for failing to adhere to form requirements for filed documents.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissedMedically reasonableNecessaryLabor Code section 4610(g)Medical provider network noticesMPNForm requirements
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