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Case No. ADJ777354
Regular
Jul 12, 2012

WILLIAM SHIELDS vs. J.G.'S KITCHEN CONCEPTS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The lien claimant failed to appear at a hearing and their subsequent petition was unverified and lacked any legal argument. The Board found that the lien claimant's stated difficulties in securing representation do not constitute excusable neglect or good cause for their non-appearance. Therefore, the dismissal of the lien was upheld.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to DismissUnverified PleadingVerification DefectGood CauseExcusable NeglectBusiness PracticesHearing Representatives
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Case No. ADJ4350794
Regular
Jun 07, 2011

Harold J. Rucker vs. County of Sacramento

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Harold J. Rucker's Petition for Reconsideration in this case against the County of Sacramento. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. They specifically acknowledged considering Rucker's supplemental petition. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration was officially denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law Judge ReportSupplemental PetitionDeny ReconsiderationCal.Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10848County of SacramentoHarold J. RuckerADJ4350794SAC 0361547
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Case No. ADJ4716833 (VNO 0556240)
Regular
Oct 20, 2011

JASON DRION vs. T & G ROOFING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jason Drion's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was primarily based on the petition being untimely. Even if considered on its merits, the WCAB would have denied reconsideration according to the administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the petition was officially dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportDismissedUntimelyMeritsAdministrative Law JudgeJason DrionT&G RoofingState Compensation Insurance Fund
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Case No. ADJ3002774
Regular
Jun 10, 2014

ROWLAND COX vs. J.F. SHEA CONSTRUCTION, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS CLAIMS, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal filed by Rowland Cox against J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. and its insurer. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. No specific grounds for the denial or details of the underlying case are provided in this order.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardJ.F. Shea ConstructionAmerican Home AssuranceChartis ClaimsWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeADJ3002774LAO 0882805Anaheim District OfficeDenying Removal
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Case No. ADJ3767193
Regular
Nov 28, 2012

MARIA CARMEN LEMUS vs. J. G. BOSWELL COMPANY, ACCLAMATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal filed by J.G. Boswell Company and Acclamation against Maria Carmen Lemus. The dismissal was primarily because the Petition was not verified. Even if it had been verified, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Therefore, the Petition for Removal was dismissed in its entirety.

Petition for RemovalDismissalVerified PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportMeritProcedural DefectLegal DocumentAdministrative Law JudgeApplicant
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Case No. ADJ4352428 (SJO 0247037)
Regular
May 28, 2009

CANDACE GOLD vs. ARH RECOVERY HOMES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Candace Gold. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition and the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's report. Finding no grounds for review, the Board denied the petition for reconsideration. The decision was officially filed and served on May 28, 2009.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsideration DeniedWCJ Report AdoptedADJ4352428ARH RECOVERY HOMESSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDCANDACE GOLDORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATIONRONNIE G. CAPLANEJ. A. Klee
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Case No. ADJ7242426
Regular
Jul 21, 2011

OSCAR GUEVARA vs. G&C MECHANICAL, BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, CORVEL

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ7242426, concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant. The Board granted the petition because further study of the factual and legal issues is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Consequently, all future filings in this matter must be directed to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardG&C MechanicalBarrett Business ServicesCorvelStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersAlfonso J. Moresi
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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. ADJ8581601
Regular
Sep 24, 2014

MARTIN CERECER vs. HUXTABLES KITCHEN, INC., COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a petition for reconsideration filed by Huxtables Kitchen, Inc. and Compwest Insurance Company. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's (WCJ) report. Additionally, the WCAB noted that the petitioners' representative, the Law Office of Robin Jacobs, had a pattern of failing to appear at lien hearings, which would not be tolerated.

ADJ8581601Petition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportDenying ReconsiderationLaw Office of Robin JacobsLien HearingsPattern of ConductWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardHuxtables KitchenCompwest Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ3590098 (AGO 0012985) ADJ1209123 (AGO 0012984) ADJ3901810 (AGO 0012983)
Regular
Apr 07, 2009

GERALDINE UMBENHAUER vs. J.C. PENNEY, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Geraldine Umbenhauer's claims for industrial injuries sustained while working for J.C. Penney. The administrative law judge (WCJ) found three injuries to the back, knees, and hands, but denied claims for psychological, internal, and fibromyalgia conditions. The WCJ awarded 53% permanent disability, apportioning 50% to non-industrial causes, and a ten-year period of temporary disability. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration due to a lack of support in the record for the WCJ's 50% apportionment of bilateral knee disability, ordering the matter returned for a new determination on apportionment and further proceedings regarding temporary disability indemnity.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDGERALDINE UMBENHAUERJ.C. PENNEYLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYADJ3590098ADJ1209123ADJ3901810OPINION AND ORDERSGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATION
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