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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ6940334
Regular
Jan 28, 2011

AURELIO RAMOS LOPEZ vs. JESUS AGUILAR dba C&A FRAMING et al.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a deficient arbitrator's judgment, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The original "Judgment" failed to comply with statutory requirements for a decision, lacking an opinion and a signature. Defendant Granite argued denial of due process due to insufficient time for discovery after being joined as a party. Defendant C&A contended substantial evidence supported coverage by AIG on the date of injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationJudgmentArbitrationCoverageDate of InjuryDue ProcessDiscoverySubstantial EvidenceWaiver
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Case No. ADJ6998138
Regular
Feb 13, 2012

WAI CHIU LI vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' Petition for Reconsideration. The Board upheld its prior decision to increase applicant Wai Chiu Li's permanent disability rating from 15% to 36% for a left forearm injury. This increase was based on the agreed medical examiner's use of clinical judgment to incorporate grip strength loss, consistent with the AMA Guides. The Board emphasized that physician judgment is crucial in accurately assessing impairment according to the Guides.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDeputy SheriffIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityReconsiderationAmerican Medical Association GuidesAMA GuidesAgreed Medical ExaminerAMEGrip Strength
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Case No. ADJ2502806 (SDO 0295752)
Regular
Jun 06, 2018

Natalia Beck, Kim Fortes vs. TWO GUYS RELOCATION SYSTEM

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petitioner's request for removal, deeming it an extraordinary remedy not warranted in this case. The Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result from denying removal, nor that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. The WCJ's report provided sufficient analysis of the petitioner's arguments, leading to the denial of the petition. Therefore, the matter will proceed without the requested removal.

RemovalPetition for RemovalWCJ ReportSupplemental PleadingSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationExtraordinary RemedyCourt Appointed ReceiverChapter 7 Trustee
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Case No. ADJ621008 (MON 0291717)
Regular
Sep 05, 2012

WILLIAM KEY vs. PRODUCTION PROCESSING, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, SEDGWICK CMS, LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, STONE STANLEY PRODUCTIONS, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), covering Legion Insurance, seeks reconsideration of an arbitrator's award. The arbitrator found both CIGA and Travelers, insurer for the special employer, jointly liable for the applicant's injury and ordered Travelers to reimburse CIGA for all benefits paid since Legion's liquidation. CIGA contested being required to continue administering medical treatment and the denial of pre-judgment interest from Travelers. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the award, ordering Travelers to administer future medical treatment, but affirmed the denial of pre-judgment interest to CIGA.

CIGALegion InsuranceProduction ProcessingStone Stanley ProductionsSt. Paul TravelersWilliam Keyindustrial injurylow backliquidationother insurance
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Case No. ADJ9689895
Regular
Sep 19, 2025

ROBERT GONZALES vs. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SERVICES CORPORATION, AIG

The Appeals Board denied Northrop Grumman's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant argued the judge erred by not requiring a pre-trial conference statement at the mandatory settlement conference and by setting the matter for trial without notice of issues. However, the Board noted that defendant's own actions invited or waived the alleged error, and a subsequent filing of the statement rendered the argument moot. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, and reconsideration is an adequate remedy for any potential adverse decision.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMandatory Settlement ConferencePre-Trial Conference StatementTriable IssuesLabor Code Section 5811WCAB Rule 10515DemurrersPetitions for Judgment on Pleadings
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Case No. STK 0204930
Regular
Jul 23, 2007

DARREN BUTLER vs. GRANT JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for reconsideration. The employer argued the applicant's injury was due to serious and willful misconduct for jumping off a roof. The Board affirmed its prior decision, finding the applicant's actions constituted extreme poor judgment, not the quasi-criminal intent required for serious and willful misconduct.

Workers' Compensation Appeals Boardserious and willful misconductpetition for reconsiderationinjury causationemployer liabilitysupervisor instructionsgross negligenceMercer-Fraser Co.quasi-criminal qualitywanton disregard
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Case No. VNO 0518591
Regular
Feb 13, 2008

DOREEN WARD vs. APPLE ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ESIS, INC.

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the administrative law judge's (WCJ) dismissal of Apple One and ESIS, finding the dismissal was improper without a hearing. The WCJ improperly treated the defendants' petition for dismissal as a motion for judgment on the pleadings, violating procedural rules and due process. The case is returned to the WCJ for actual proceedings on the dismissal petitions and any objections.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardDoreen WardApple One Employment ServicesESIS Inc.Labor Code section 3208.3(d)psychiatric injuryhostile work environmentpetition for dismissaldue processsection 5813
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Case No. ADJ433276 (LBO 351578)
Regular
Jun 21, 2010

JUDITH ARNOLD vs. ALBERTSON'S, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The WCAB granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order because the applicant's petition to reopen was dismissed without a proper evidentiary hearing. The applicant's objection to the notice of intention to dismiss was apparently not considered, and the dismissal itself was procedurally improper as there is no summary judgment in workers' compensation. Furthermore, the dismissal order was not timely served on the applicant, making the petition for reconsideration timely. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationOrder of DismissalPetition to ReopenServiceNew and Further DisabilityStipulated AwardApplicant's ObjectionSummary JudgmentEvidentiary Hearing
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Case No. ADJ8192309
Regular
Dec 01, 2018

SAN JUANA DE LA FUENTE vs. DEL MONTE FOODS SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves a lien claimant, Mesa Pharmacy, seeking reconsideration of an order dismissing its lien. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the administrative law judge's dismissal order was presented as a summary judgment without an opportunity for due process. The Board found that the lien claimant's petition should be treated as a timely objection and remanded the case for further proceedings. This action allows for a proper evidentiary hearing on the merits of the lien dismissal.

Petition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantOrder Dismissing LienDue ProcessSummary JudgmentTimely ObjectionGood CauseRescind OrderRemandWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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