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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. SAU2545427; ADJ2545427 (LBO 0358993)
Regular
Aug 25, 2025

YOLANDA SABLAN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACCLAMATION SANTA CLARITA

State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an order appointing it and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America as joint liaison counsel in a consolidated workers' compensation proceeding. SCIF argued it had minimal lien involvement and lacked statutory authority for the role, citing conflicts with state law. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding SCIF failed to provide evidentiary support for its claims and affirming that SCIF, like any other insurer, has the duty and authority to act as liaison counsel to defend against potentially fraudulent liens. The Board also reaffirmed its jurisdiction to appoint liaison counsel under WCAB Rule 10396, dismissing SCIF's petition for removal and denying its petition for reconsideration.

Liaison CounselJoint Liaison CounselPetition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10396Labor Code Section 5909Consolidated ProceedingLien ClaimantsSCIF AuthorityAnti-Fraud UnitRemoval
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Case No. AHM 0109985
Regular
Aug 04, 2008

JOSE PERDOMO vs. ABC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., ESIS

This case involves a dispute over a deposition scheduled by applicant's counsel, which defense counsel claims was erroneously set and misrepresented. The defendant sought removal of an order that took the case off calendar, alleging prejudice from applicant's counsel's representations. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the off-calendar order, and returned the matter to the trial level to determine the conflicting factual claims regarding the deposition.

Petition for RemovalOrder Taking Off CalendarAppirionWCJDepositionApplicant CounselDefense CounselVerified AnswerReport and RecommendationTrial Level
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Case No. ADJ6733950
Regular
Jul 25, 2012

ANTHONY AVILA vs. MARK EVERETTE DRYWALL CO., EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

This case concerns an applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of a dismissal order. The applicant argues his due process rights were violated because the dismissal for failure to appear was improper since his counsel was present at trial dates. The Appeals Board found that as the applicant was represented by counsel at trial, dismissal was erroneous. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal, and returned the matter to the trial level, also noting the unresolved request for counsel to withdraw.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing CaseWCJdue processMandatory Settlement ConferencetrialMinutes of Hearingrelieved as counselNotice of Intention to Dismiss Casefailure to appear
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Case No. ADJ7646278
Regular
May 25, 2012

KIRK ALVARADO vs. ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY

Former applicant's counsel sought reconsideration of an arbitrator's order requiring them to pay $525.00 to reimburse the defendant for a failed deposition. The arbitrator based the order on a "fair balance" rather than bad faith, believing the defense was ready to proceed. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the cost order. The Board found that miscommunication between the applicant and his attorney, not counsel's fault, caused the deposition's failure.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFailed DepositionReimbursement of CostsLabor Code Section 5811MiscommunicationApplicant's CounselDefense CounselAward of Costs
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Case No. ADJ8070046, ADJ10519001
Regular
Jun 11, 2018

LASHAWN WILLIAMS vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case involved sanctions imposed on applicant's attorney for verbally abusing opposing counsel. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, reducing the sanctions from $750 to $500 because the WCJ improperly cited prior misconduct not included in the notice. The WCAB affirmed the award of $193.75 in costs, finding it reasonable for defense counsel's time spent addressing the incident. The attorney's petition for disqualification of the WCJ was denied, as the allegations were untimely, unsubstantiated, and based on general adverse rulings rather than actual bias.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSanctionsReconsiderationDisqualificationWCJApplicant's CounselDefense CounselMandatory Settlement ConferenceVerbal AbuseCosts
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Case No. ADJ8718900
Regular
Jun 27, 2019

JOSE ANTONIO RAMIREZ RAYA vs. JOANNE RUIZ, dba J'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the judge's order that denied a motion to quash a deposition of defense counsel. The Board found that depositions of opposing counsel are disfavored and require a high standard of cause, which was not met. Furthermore, the judge denied the motion without a hearing or proper justification, violating due process. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, emphasizing the need for well-supported discovery requests given the age of the claim.

Petition for RemovalMotion to QuashDeposition of Defense CounselOpposing Counsel DepositionDisfavored DiscoveryIntoxication DefenseLabor Code Section 3600(a)(4)Burden of ProofPanel QMEStipulation
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Case No. ADJ7934571
Regular
Dec 03, 2014

NANCY GREYSON vs. TUCALOTA SPRINGS RV PARK, CARL WARREN & COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, finding the applicant sustained a continuous trauma injury AOE/COE. The defendant's arguments regarding continuous trauma versus specific injury and the AME's findings were rejected. Additionally, the Board ordered defense counsel to comply with WCAB Rule 10550 regarding proper identification of parties, as the defendant's identity was unclear throughout the proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10550Defense CounselSubstitution of CounselMinutes of HearingApplicant IdentityDefendant IdentityAdministrative Law JudgeInjury AOE/COE
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Case No. ADJ3007363 (OXN 0133349), ADJ1569912 (OXN 0133350)
Regular
Apr 02, 2013

JAVIER VILLANUEVA, JAVIER VILLANUEVA-GOMEZ vs. PANDA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., ESIS INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANY

This case involves Javier Villanueva appealing his workers' compensation award from Panda Restaurant Group. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the original decision, with one key amendment. The amended finding clarifies that Villanueva suffered 26% permanent disability in case ADJ1569912, entitling him to weekly payments totaling $18,823.75. Additionally, $2,823.50 is to be withheld from accrued indemnity pending resolution of attorney fee division between current and former counsel.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPANDA RESTAURANT GROUPESIS INSURANCE SERVICES COMPANYRECONSIDERATIONAMENDED DECISIONPERMANENT DISABILITYWEEKLY INDEMNITYSIMULTANEOUS COMMENCEMENTACCRUED INDEMNITYATTORNEY FEE DIVISION
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Case No. ADJ2016167 (SAC 0367576) ADJ1468086 (SAC 0329245)
Regular
Jun 02, 2011

STEVEN SHADDEN (Deceased) KAMESHA SHADDEN (Widow) vs. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns supplemental attorney's fees awarded after the employer's petition for writ of review was denied by the Court of Appeal. The appellate court found no reasonable basis for the employer's petition and remanded the case for supplemental attorney fee awards. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed and approved stipulations for attorney fees totaling $3,000.00 for one counsel and $7,537.30 (including costs) for another. The WCAB issued awards in favor of the respective law firms against the Department of Corrections for these amounts.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSupplemental Attorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of ReviewRemittiturStipulationReasonable FeesAwardDepartment of Corrections and RehabilitationState Compensation Insurance Fund
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