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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ9621960
Regular
Nov 27, 2017

JOSEPH POTTER vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - INMATE CLAIMS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendants' petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken to allow further examination of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just outcome. Pending a decision after reconsideration, all related filings must be submitted directly to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco, not to any district office or through EAMS. Trial-level documents unrelated to the petition may continue to be filed through EAMS, but proposed settlements require notification to the Appeals Board as a WCJ cannot act on them during reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationInmate ClaimsLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundElectronic Adjudication Management SystemDistrict OfficeCommissioner's OfficeDecision After ReconsiderationStatutory Time Constraints
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Case No. ADJ15763825
Regular
Sep 16, 2025

CLAUDIO CARDOZO vs. ROCK AND ROLL CAR WASH, REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Redwood Fire and Casualty Insurance Company dba Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies. The petition challenged a lien trial decision concerning a medical-legal evaluation performed by Dr. Michaels of Premier Psychological Services. The WCJ found that a medical dispute regarding psyche existed at the time of the evaluation, Dr. Michaels was validly designated as the Primary Treating Physician, and the evaluation was not barred by the 60-day rule for new claims as it was an amendment to an already accepted claim. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and denied the petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 5909Adjudication NumberOpinion and Order Denying PetitionWCJ ReportEAMS TransmissionNotice of TransmissionProof of ServiceFindings and Order
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Case No. ADJ7423046
Regular
Aug 20, 2012

MITCHELL CONTE vs. LYONS MAGNUS, INC., TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT, AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for removal, which the Appeals Board denied. The lien claimant sought to compel discovery of documents from the defendant employer, but their request was deemed "grossly overbroad." The Board noted the lien claimant could have obtained medical reports directly and is not entitled to other documents as they are not a party. The Board also admonished both parties for boilerplate filings that wasted the Board's time.

Petition for RemovalPetition to QuashFirst Request for Production of DocumentsWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantOverbroad DiscoveryWCJWalk-through DocumentDeclaration of ReadinessMedical Reports
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Case No. ADJ10914834
Regular
Aug 29, 2025

CHRISELDA DAVIS vs. PREMIER SENIOR CARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE INSURANCE COMPENSATION FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review a December 21, 2020, Findings and Order (F&O) issued by a WCJ. The WCJ had found defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) liable for medical-legal expenses, penalties, interest, and sanctions for failing to timely contest fees incurred by Matrix Document Imaging. Upon review, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision regarding SCIF's liability for the medical-legal expenses, penalty, and interest. However, the Board amended the F&O, concluding that SCIF's actions did not constitute bad-faith tactics and therefore disallowed the ordered sanctions and attorney's fees against SCIF.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and OrderMedical-legal expenseSanctionsCost petitionerMatrix Document ImagingLabor Code Section 3208.3Compromise and ReleasePetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ8182118
Regular
Jun 24, 2015

ROBERT DALLAS vs. PAN PACIFIC PETROLEUM, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

In *Robert Dallas v. Pan Pacific Petroleum*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a May 5, 2015 decision. The WCAB determined that reconsideration was necessary due to statutory time constraints and an initial review revealing further study of factual and legal issues was required for a just decision. Pending the decision after reconsideration, all related communications must be filed solely with the WCAB Commissioners' office in San Francisco and not through the district office or e-filing system.

Petition for ReconsiderationGrant of ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionOffice of the CommissionersSan FranciscoElectronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)Trial Level Documents
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Case No. ADJ8272021
Regular
Dec 11, 2015

AURA LOPEZ vs. COMPASS GROUP/ CROTHALL HEALTHCARE, INCORPORATED, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant claimed she did not understand the settlement documents because no Spanish interpreter was provided. However, the petition for reconsideration failed to articulate any legally proper basis or explain how the facts supported setting aside the compromise and release. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding the petition skeletal and lacking sufficient grounds for relief.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseSpanish interpreterskeletal petitionset aside orderapplicant's understandingsettlement documentslegal basisWCJ report
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Case No. ADJ6586398
Regular
Apr 29, 2013

CARMINA MAGALLANES vs. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESIHSS, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Magallanes v. Department of Social Services (IHSS). This grant is based on an initial review indicating a need for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just decision. All future communications regarding this case must now be filed in writing directly with the WCAB Commissioners' office. This order allows for further proceedings and a more thorough examination of the case record.

MagallanesDepartment of Social Services IHSSlegally uninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundADJ6586398Anaheim District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting Reconsiderationstatutory time constraintsfactual and legal issuesjust and reasoned decision
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Case No. SBR 321988, SBR 321989
Regular
Feb 19, 2008

MARGARET MARTINEZ vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Legally Uninsured, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, State of California, regarding a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is necessary to ensure a just and reasoned decision after a comprehensive review of the record.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionReconsideration UnitState Compensation Insurance FundLegally UninsuredSBR 321988
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