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Case No. ADJ3563222 (SRO 0126894)
Regular
Jul 25, 2013

SHARON KARR-REDDELL vs. CHRISTOPHERSON HOMES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a decision regarding attorney's fees awarded to applicant's counsel, John Bloom. The WCAB found the original decision erred by calculating fees based on the gross award rather than present value and by not commuting the life pension award for fee payment. The WCAB rescinded the prior order, awarding Mr. Bloom a total of $32,768.18 in attorney's fees based on the present value of both the permanent disability and life pension awards. These fees are to be paid as lump sums commuted from the respective awards through uniform reduction of future payments.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPermanent Disability AwardLife Pension AwardAttorney's FeeCommutationPresent ValueUniform Reduction MethodLabor Code Section 4659(c)State Average Weekly Wage
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Case No. ADJ3563222
Regular
Dec 26, 2012

SHARON KARR-REDDELL vs. CHRISTOPHERSON HOMES, BROADSPIRE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by a lien claimant. The Board has granted this petition because it requires further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future communications regarding this case must be filed in writing with the Commissioners' office. This ruling is necessary to allow for a complete understanding of the record before a final decision is issued.

Karr-ReddellChristopherson HomesBroadspireState Compensation Insurance FundADJ3563222SRO 0126894Petition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStatutory time constraints
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Case No. 2019-06-1230
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 13, 2020

Wade, John v. Karr Transpotation, Inc.

John Wade, an Army veteran, sought temporary disability and medical benefits after a severe trucking accident while employed by Karr Transportation, Inc. The employer disputed the claim, citing intoxication, safety rule violations, and a potential intentional act by Mr. Wade. The Court held an expedited hearing and determined that Mr. Wade violated company safety rules by not wearing his seatbelt and possessing alcohol in his truck. Despite his claims of faulty brakes and military training influencing his actions, the Court found his excuses invalid. Consequently, the Court denied his request for benefits, concluding he was unlikely to succeed at a full hearing on the merits.

Trucking AccidentSafety Rule ViolationIntoxication DefensePTSDSuicide Attempt AllegationSeatbelt PolicyAlcohol PolicyExpedited HearingBenefits DenialEmployee Misconduct
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Mar 14, 2007

Karr v. Black

The petitioner sought visitation rights with her grandchild, which was opposed by the child's parents, Melissa and Mark Black. The parents cited the petitioner's extensive history of mental illness, including documented psychiatric admissions, bizarre and threatening behavior towards coworkers and family, and existing orders of protection. The Supreme Court denied the petition without a hearing, ruling that the petitioner lacked standing. On appeal, the court affirmed this decision, emphasizing that the child lives in an intact family, the parents' objection to visitation was well-founded and protective, and the petitioner had no prior relationship with the grandchild. The court concluded that there were no equitable circumstances to warrant judicial intervention and overturn the fit parents' decision.

Grandparent VisitationParental RightsStandingMental IllnessOrders of ProtectionChild WelfareFamily LawAppellate ReviewJudicial DiscretionBest Interest of the Child
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Falik v. Smith

Plaintiff Harold Falik sued defendants David T. Smith and James Moscowitz for breach of an indemnification agreement. The agreement concerned legal expenses Falik incurred in a prior lawsuit, Myron Karr v. Emerson Radio. Defendants sought dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, or a transfer of the case. The court found it lacked personal jurisdiction over Smith in New York, as his contacts did not satisfy CPLR 301 or 302(a)(1) requirements. However, enforcing a forum selection clause and considering Smith's business contacts in New Jersey, the court deemed New Jersey a more appropriate forum. The court ordered the case transferred from the Southern District of New York to the District of New Jersey.

Personal JurisdictionForum Selection ClauseIndemnification AgreementTransfer of VenueDiversity ActionNew York Civil Practice LawMinimum ContactsDoing BusinessLong-Arm StatuteGeneral Jurisdiction
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Falik v. Parker Duryee Rosoff & Haft

Plaintiff Harold Falik, former CFO of Emerson Radio Corporation, brought this action alleging securities fraud and state law claims against Emerson officers, directors, and its legal counsel. Falik claimed legal malpractice by attorneys Haft and Stein in the Karr litigation due to undisclosed conflicts of interest, leading to a significant personal judgment. He also asserted securities fraud related to his purchase of Emerson stock, where he received restricted shares contrary to promises, resulting in a substantial loss after the company's bankruptcy. The court granted the defendants' motions to dismiss, finding Falik's federal securities fraud claim time-barred due to a lack of reasonable diligence in discovering the fraud. Consequently, the court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims.

Securities FraudLegal MalpracticeConflict of InterestStatute of LimitationsRule 10b-5Pleading RequirementsRule 9(b)Supplemental JurisdictionEquitable TollingMotion to Dismiss
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