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Case No. ADJ8935903

Regular

Sep 10, 2025

Jon Amedee vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Co., Sedgwick CMS

The Appeals Board considered the Petition for Removal and the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) report. It determined that removal is an extraordinary remedy and found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result if denied, as parties could present their case at trial. Consequently, the Appeals Board denied the Petition for Removal.

Petition for RemovalAppeals BoardWCJSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationExtraordinary RemedyAdjudication NumberWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgePacific Bell Telephone Co.

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Case No. ADJ2940485 (AHM 0129125) ADJ2870513 (AHM 0129124)

Regular

Dec 08, 2008

Jon Ledesma vs. CITY OF ANAHEIM

This case concerns the apportionment of permanent disability for an applicant with two successive injuries to overlapping body parts that became permanent and stationary simultaneously. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer issues of permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney's fees. The Board is awaiting the Court of Appeal's decision in *Benson v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.*, which addresses similar apportionment issues, before further proceedings.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardJon LedesmaCity of AnaheimJoint Findings Award and Orderindustrial injurypermanent disabilityseparate awardscombined awardsapportionmentBenson v. Permanente Medical Group

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Case No. ADJ3660322 (SBR 0332201) ADJ6737593

Regular

Sep 18, 2013

GLORIA DAVILA vs. JON LIN INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision. They rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision and returned the case for further proceedings. This decision is procedural, not a final determination on the merits. The parties can seek further reconsideration after the ALJ issues a new decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionReturn to Trial LevelWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ DecisionFurther ProceedingsZenith Insurance CompanyPrivilege StaffingJon Lin Inc.

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Case No. ADJ2618279

Regular

Feb 11, 2011

Jon Vinson vs. CITY OF GLENDALE

This case involves Jon Vinson, a former firefighter for the City of Glendale, seeking reconsideration of a previous Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB previously reversed an administrative law judge's finding, ruling that Vinson did not sustain an industrial cumulative trauma injury to his pulmonary system or heart. This decision was based on a lack of substantial medical evidence proving heart trouble within the 60-month window required for the Labor Code Section 3212 heart trouble presumption. Vinson argues the prior decision relied on an incorrect legal theory, thus denying him due process. The WCAB denied Vinson's petition, re-affirming their conclusion that he failed to meet his burden of proof for an industrial injury.

WCABVinsonCity of GlendaleReconsideration DeniedLabor Code 3212Heart Trouble PresumptionPulmonary System InjuryCumulative TraumaFirefighter InjuryMedical Evidence

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Case No. ADJ9152098

Regular

Jun 02, 2015

JON WISE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding a settlement for Jon Wise's 2013 industrial knee injury. The defendant sought to reduce the awarded permanent disability indemnity, alleging a drafting error in using the wrong year's disability table. The Board found no good cause to set aside the stipulation, emphasizing the defendant's admission of drafting the document. The denial upholds the binding nature of the parties' agreed-upon settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Highway PatrolDisability and RetirementState Compensation Insurance FundStipulations with Request for AwardPermanent DisabilityIndemnityDrafting ErrorUnilateral ErrorGood Cause

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Case No. ADJ7449806 ADJ7872169

Regular

Sep 16, 2014

JON CERRUTI vs. CITY OF HAYWARD

The applicant sustained an industrial shoulder injury, and the WCJ found the defendant's utilization review invalid and awarded surgery. The defendant sought reconsideration, asserting the issue was moot as the surgery was approved by Independent Medical Review (IMR). The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's award, and returned the case to the trial level. This action aims to facilitate the surgery based on the IMR determination, while preserving the WCJ's decision should the defendant fail to comply.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardUtilization ReviewFindings Order AwardPetition for ReconsiderationIndependent Medical ReviewLabor Code 4610.6(j)Medical NecessityMedically NecessaryRescindedReturned to Trial Level

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Case No. SAC 0282000; SAC 0354233

Regular

Jun 03, 2008

JON EDWARDS vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge, finding the applicant deputy sheriff is not entitled to Labor Code section 4850 benefits or temporary disability for time missed from work. This decision is based on the finding that the applicant was provided with full or modified duty work during the periods in question, according to medical reports. Therefore, the applicant's claim for wage replacement benefits for these periods was denied.

Labor Code section 4850Deputy SheriffTemporary DisabilityFull DutyModified DutyMedical AppointmentsIndustrial InjuryPermanent and StationaryWage ReplacementMedical Reports

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Case No. ADJ2176267 (SRO 0135757)

Regular

Oct 22, 2013

JON POWASNICK vs. SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's award of 88% permanent disability and denied the applicant's claim for Subsequent Injuries Fund benefits. However, the Board remanded the case to the trial level for recalculation of the applicant's attorney's fee from life pension payments. This recalculation must commute the fee using the "uniformly increasing reduction" method and a reasonable predicted State Average Weekly Wage increase, accounting for Cost of Living Adjustments. The WCJ's determination of the permanent disability percentage and the denial of SIF benefits were upheld.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPermanent DisabilitySubsequent Injuries FundAttorney's FeeCommutationLife PensionCost of Living AdjustmentState Average Weekly WageUniformly Increasing Reduction

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Case No. ADJ7236952

Regular

Dec 18, 2014

JONATHAN (JON) VAUGHN vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior decision finding it lacked jurisdiction over a professional football player's cumulative injury claim against the Seattle Seahawks. The applicant, who never resided in California and whose employment contracts were not made there, argued that a small number of games played in California were sufficient to establish jurisdiction. The Board, relying on the precedent set in *Federal Ins. Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Johnson)*, determined that the connection between the applicant's work in California and his injury was de minimis. Therefore, California has no legitimate interest to support the exercise of WCAB jurisdiction.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSeattle SeahawksCumulative InjuryJurisdictionDe MinimisJohnsonProfessional Football PlayerLabor Code Section 5500.5McKinleyDuty Days

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Case No. ADJ6993929, ADJ8121407, ADJ7570083

Regular

Jan 18, 2013

JON McCLESKEY vs. SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an administrative law judge's orders compelling attendance at a medical examination, suspending compensation, and granting credit for a missed appointment fee. These orders were found to be a violation of the applicant's due process rights, as he was not afforded an opportunity to be heard before their issuance. The Board emphasized that such orders require proper notice and a chance for the applicant to object or present evidence. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings with proper procedural safeguards.

WCABADJ numbersIndustrial InjuryBilateral Upper ExtremitiesHerniaDue ProcessMedical ExaminationCompelling AttendanceSuspending CompensationMissed Appointment Fee

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Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ8935903

Regular

Sep 10, 2025

Jon Amedee vs. Pacific Bell Telephone Co., Sedgwick CMS

Petition for RemovalAppeals BoardWCJSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationExtraordinary RemedyAdjudication NumberWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgePacific Bell Telephone Co.

References

Case No. ADJ2940485 (AHM 0129125) ADJ2870513 (AHM 0129124)

Regular

Dec 08, 2008

Jon Ledesma vs. CITY OF ANAHEIM

References

Case No. ADJ3660322 (SBR 0332201) ADJ6737593

Regular

Sep 18, 2013

GLORIA DAVILA vs. JON LIN INC.

References

Case No. ADJ2618279

Regular

Feb 11, 2011

Jon Vinson vs. CITY OF GLENDALE

WCABVinsonCity of GlendaleReconsideration DeniedLabor Code 3212Heart Trouble PresumptionPulmonary System InjuryCumulative TraumaFirefighter InjuryMedical Evidence

References

Case No. ADJ9152098

Regular

Jun 02, 2015

JON WISE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

References

Case No. ADJ7449806 ADJ7872169

Regular

Sep 16, 2014

JON CERRUTI vs. CITY OF HAYWARD

References

Case No. SAC 0282000; SAC 0354233

Regular

Jun 03, 2008

JON EDWARDS vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

Labor Code section 4850Deputy SheriffTemporary DisabilityFull DutyModified DutyMedical AppointmentsIndustrial InjuryPermanent and StationaryWage ReplacementMedical Reports

References

Case No. ADJ2176267 (SRO 0135757)

Regular

Oct 22, 2013

JON POWASNICK vs. SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

References

Case No. ADJ7236952

Regular

Dec 18, 2014

JONATHAN (JON) VAUGHN vs. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSeattle SeahawksCumulative InjuryJurisdictionDe MinimisJohnsonProfessional Football PlayerLabor Code Section 5500.5McKinleyDuty Days

References

Case No. ADJ6993929, ADJ8121407, ADJ7570083

Regular

Jan 18, 2013

JON McCLESKEY vs. SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT

WCABADJ numbersIndustrial InjuryBilateral Upper ExtremitiesHerniaDue ProcessMedical ExaminationCompelling AttendanceSuspending CompensationMissed Appointment Fee

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