CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

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

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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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)
References
Case No. ADJ481283 (MON 0323982)
Regular
Sep 28, 2009

GINA MALCOLM vs. KELLY STAFF LEASING, CNA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Gina Malcolm's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). Therefore, the WCAB's order officially denies the petition for reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedAdministrative Law JudgeWCJKelly Staff LeasingCNAGina MalcolmRonnie G. CaplaneJames C. Cuneo
References
Case No. ADJ1738288 (STK 0190763)
Regular
Jun 15, 2011

GLORIA VANOVER-LOPEZ vs. KELLY STAFF LEASING

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the defendant's petition for removal and reconsideration. The WCAB dismissed the petition for removal, granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's finding that the statute of limitations defense was not established, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Appeals Board noted that the prior decision on the statute of limitations was rescinded and thus not final, allowing for re-litigation. Crucially, the WCAB found the trial judge erred by not considering prejudice and the updated legal standard for *estoppel* in relation to the defendant's potentially inadequate notice under *Reynolds* and subsequent case law.

Statute of LimitationsPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationFinding of FactWCJWCABKelly Staff LeasingIndustrial InjuryLow BackReynolds Notice
References
Case No. MON 323982 MON 323983
Regular
Mar 10, 2008

Gina Malcolm vs. KELLY STAFF LEASING, CNA

This case concerns Gina Malcolm's workers' compensation claims for a right hip injury and a left shoulder injury. The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision that apportioned 25% of her permanent disability for both injuries to pre-existing, non-industrial osteonecrosis. The Board denied reconsideration, affirming the original finding that the apportionment was proper based on the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion regarding the causation of the permanent disability.

Gina MalcolmKelly Staff LeasingCNAPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Awardpermanent disabilityapportionmentnon-industrial factorsAgreed Medical Examiner (AME)Dr. Jeffrey Berman
References
Case No. ADJ11328040
Regular
Nov 05, 2019

GREGORIO HERNANDEZ vs. SOUTHEAST PERSONNEL LEASING, INC., STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, PACKARD CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision finding that the applicant was not covered by the Southeast Personnel Leasing (SPL) insurance policy. The applicant, employed by JL Furnishings, claimed SPL's policy, which covered employees leased from JL Furnishings, should also cover him. However, the Board found that since the applicant was not a leased employee of SPL, SPL had no employer liability for his injury. Therefore, the SPL policy, by its terms and endorsements compliant with regulations, did not provide coverage for the applicant's claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSoutheast Personnel LeasingState National InsurancePackard Claims AdministrationFindings and Awardleased employeesemployee leasing arrangementLabor Code 3602(d)joint and several liabilityProfessional Employer Organization
References
Case No. ADJ7039298
Regular
Jul 08, 2010

GARY HILTABIDEL vs. WESTERN STAR TRANSPORT, DELOS INSURANCE administered by AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS ADMINISTRATOR (FRESNO), 02HR STAFF LEASING, PROVIDENCE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The defendant sought reconsideration of an order quashing a subpoena duces tecum for personnel and employment records from a co-defendant. The WCAB found the subpoena quashing order was not a final order, thus not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the defendant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm, which is required for a petition for removal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Quashing Subpoena Duces TecumCCP Section 1987.1Employee Leasing AgreementStaff LeasingDiscoverable DocumentsFinal OrderSubstantive Rights
References
Case No. ADJ8002816, ADJ8316468
Regular
Oct 05, 2016

LORENZO TOSCANO CORONA vs. KOOSHAREM, doing business as SELECT STAFFING, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION (CIGA), ULLICO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, RSI HOME PRODUCTS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a dispute over workers' compensation coverage where applicant Lorenzo Toscano Corona was injured, allegedly while employed through a staff leasing arrangement between Koosharem (Select Staffing) and RSI Home Products. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address arguments by ACE American Insurance Company and Travelers Property Casualty Company that their policies excluded coverage for the applicant. The Board rescinded the prior decision due to the arbitrator's failure to adequately document the proceedings and admitted exhibits as required by law. The matter is returned to the arbitrator to create a proper record and evaluate whether ACE and Travelers' policies contained valid exclusions for the applicant's injuries, considering relevant insurance code provisions and endorsements.

Staff leasingGeneral employerSpecial employerJoint and several liabilityOther insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)Hold harmless clauseWCAB Rule 10566Hamilton v. Lockheed Corp.Labor Code section 3602(d)
References
Case No. ADJ2945131 (OAK 0311830) ADJ1917869 (OAK 0290935)
Regular
Jan 14, 2020

LUIS VELASQUEZ vs. HUMAN DYNAMICS CORP., CALIFORNIA ROOFING MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, AMS STAFF LEASING, CNA CLAIMS PLUS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by applicant Luis Velasquez. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision of the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The matter has been returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision. This order is not a final determination on the merits of the case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJRescindReturn to Trial LevelFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationHuman Dynamics Corp.California Roofing Management and ConstructionCalifornia Insurance Guarantee Association
References
Case No. ADJ7263446
Regular
Mar 24, 2014

ANGELLA AREBAMEN vs. KELLY SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Kelly Services' petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's finding of discrimination under Labor Code section 132a. The applicant was terminated by Kelly Services, via its client Neutrogena's policy, for late reporting of her industrial injury. The Board found that terminating an employee for reporting an injury, even if violating a client's policy, constitutes unlawful discrimination. Consequently, Kelly Services was affirmed to have violated section 132a and was subject to the imposed $10,000 penalty.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code section 132adiscriminationindustrial injurypermanent disabilityPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Orderadministrative penaltyspecial employergeneral employer
References
Case No. ADJ1631052 (ANA 0405611)
Regular
Oct 29, 2019

LUISA ISABEL RODRIGUEZ vs. KELLY SERVICES

This case concerns Kelly Services' challenge to lien claims filed by Comprehensive Outpatient Surgery Center and Technical Surgery Support. Kelly Services argued that the lien claimants' declarations, signed by Patrick Christoff, were untimely and that Mr. Christoff lacked personal knowledge of the services billed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's findings, ruling that the timeliness issue was waived as it was not raised at trial. The Board found Mr. Christoff competent to sign the declarations, relying on his extensive experience reviewing medical reports and billing, and the fact that the underlying medical reports were also signed under penalty of perjury.

Labor Code section 4903.8(d)declarant competencypersonal knowledgelien claimantsKelly ServicesESISComprehensive Outpatient Surgery CenterTechnical Surgery SupportFindings of FactReconsideration
References
Showing 1-10 of 175 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational