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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. ADJ11369357, ADJ11369329
Regular
May 21, 2025

GLORIA DAVIS vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Gloria Davis, the applicant, sought reconsideration of Findings and Orders issued on February 7, 2025. The original orders found she sustained a lumbar spine injury but denied her Labor Code section 132a claim for discrimination. Davis contended that the F&O was a result of fraud and WCJ bias, specifically regarding her termination from Kaiser Foundation Hospital for alleged HIPAA violations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed the petition, the defendant's answer, and the WCJ's report. The Board denied reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's credibility determination and finding no evidence that Davis was discriminated against due to her industrial injuries.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDGLORIA DAVISKAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALSEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICESINC.ADJ11369357ADJ11369329Oakland District OfficeOPINION AND ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONpatient care technician
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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. ADJ8149506
Regular
Jul 19, 2017

MARTHA BELTRAN vs. KIMCO STAFFING/KIMSTAFF HR, SEDGWICK CMS

Here's a concise summary for a lawyer: A Petition for Reconsideration was filed by a lien claimant on June 9, 2017, challenging Findings and Orders issued on May 15, 2017. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) issued an order rescinding those Findings and Orders on June 26, 2017. However, this rescission occurred 16 days after the petition, exceeding the 15-day limit under Rule 10859, rendering the rescission order void. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to affirm the WCJ's intent, validating the rescinded Findings and Orders.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationOrder RescindingFindings and OrdersAdministrative Law JudgeLien ClaimantVoid OrderAffirm OrderKimco StaffingSedgwick CMS
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Case No. ADJ9496892
Regular
Sep 15, 2025

JUNE JONES vs. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL PATROL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of an Order Rescinding Submission, Order Vacating Finding and Order, and Order to Develop the Record dated June 27, 2025, arguing further record development was unnecessary. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) recommended dismissal of the reconsideration petition and denial if treated as a petition for removal. The Appeals Board timely acted on the petition but noted issues with notice of transmission to the parties. They dismissed the petition for reconsideration, deeming the underlying order non-final, and denied the petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Rescinding SubmissionFindings and OrderLabor Code section 5909Transmission of CaseElectronic Adjudication Management SystemNotice of TransmissionFinal Order
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Case No. STK 0187467
Regular
Sep 26, 2007

HASINA SINGH vs. MARINA VILLAGE WEST, ZENITH INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision, affirming the disallowance of a lien claimant's claim for medical-legal costs due to insufficient proof. However, the WCAB reversed the WCJ's imposition of sanctions against the lien claimant, finding that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof to demonstrate the claimant's non-compliance with WCAB rules regarding availability for settlement discussions. The WCAB rescinded the sanctions order, finding the lien claimant's petition on that issue meritorious.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantReconsiderationFindings and OrdersMedical-Legal CostsBad Faith ActionsSanctions OrderCompromise and ReleaseWCAB RulesMandatory Settlement Conference
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Case No. ADJ3699701 (GRO 0033759) ADJ624834 (GRO 0033758)
Regular
Dec 19, 2011

Barbara Edwards vs. CALTRANS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed prematurely. The Board's prior decision rescinded the judge's findings and remanded the case for a new decision, explicitly stating no findings were made at that stage. Defendant mistakenly sought reconsideration of the Board's procedural order, not a final decision that determined substantive rights or liabilities. The Board also noted misrepresentations by the defendant regarding its prior opinion.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissing PetitionOpinion and OrderJoint Findings and AwardAmended Joint Findings and AwardPermanent Total DisabilityApportionmentMedical EvidenceLabor Code Section 4662(d)
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Case No. ADJ864227 (LBO 350573) ADJ1635667 (LBO 350607)
Regular
Dec 29, 2008

LUIS ECHEVARRIA vs. FALCON WEST, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge's award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5814.5. The Board reasoned that section 5814.5 requires an award of attorney's fees to be "in addition to" increased compensation under section 5814, which was not sought or awarded here. Furthermore, the Board found that any delay in payment was not unreasonable due to a good-faith dispute over the net settlement amount.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDLUIS ECHEVARRIAFALCON WESTINC.STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJ864227ADJ1635667OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONFindings and Orders
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Case No. ADJ6780734
Regular
Sep 08, 2011

Venessa Vielma vs. The Pape Group, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the WCJ issued an Order Approving Compromise and Release one day after the jurisdictional 15-day period to act on the applicant's petition for reconsideration had expired. This untimely action rendered the WCJ's Order and the prior Findings, Award and Order without jurisdiction. Therefore, the Board rescinded both the Order Approving Compromise and Release and the Findings Award and Order. The matter is returned to the trial level for further review of the settlement by the WCJ.

Writ of MandatePetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseFindings Award and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeAppeals BoardIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityApportionment
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Case No. ADJ1097789 (VNO 0485505) ADJ3324551 (VNO 0549173)
Regular
Sep 12, 2011

EFRAIN CAZARES vs. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE, ACE USA

This case involves applicant Efrain Cazares's petition for reconsideration and removal regarding a WCAB order that rescinded a prior decision and remanded the case for further proceedings. The WCAB dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because the prior order was not final. The WCAB also denied the Petition for Removal, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to the applicant. This was based on the conclusion that the medical evidence regarding applicant's alleged psyche injury was insufficient and the issue needed to be revisited.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardJoint Findings and AwardOrder to Develop the RecordJoint Findings and AwardIndustrial InjuryPsychePermanent DisabilityApportionment
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