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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ8949346, ADJ10021120
Regular
Aug 16, 2016

ANTHONY BERNARD EDWARDS (DEC) vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration in the case of Anthony Bernard Edwards, deceased, versus the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. This decision allows for further review of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned outcome. All future communications regarding the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with the district office or through the Electronic Adjudication Management System. The order specifies that trial-level documents unrelated to the reconsideration petition should continue to be e-filed normally.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONCITY OF LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTSVAN NUYS DISTRICT OFFICEDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUESJUST AND REASONED DECISION
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Case No. ADJ9320206
Regular
May 08, 2014

MIKE VILLALOBOS vs. WESTERN VILLAGE HEALTH CLUB, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves applicant Mike Villalobos seeking removal of a decision denying his request to change venue from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The WCAB denied removal, holding that Santa Barbara only has a satellite office of the Oxnard District Office, not a formal WCAB district office. The Board deferred to the DWC's administrative construction that only district offices count for venue purposes, citing practical differences in staffing and facilities. Therefore, the original venue in San Luis Obispo was upheld.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalChange of VenueDistrict OfficeSatellite OfficeAdministrative ConstructionLabor Code Section 5501.5Goleta District OfficeOxnard District OfficeSanta Barbara Satellite Office
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Case No. ADJ8534435
Regular
Jan 11, 2013

RONALD EHMAN vs. AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because venue orders are not considered final. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding the WCJ properly transferred venue to the Oakland District Office. This decision was based on the applicant's residence in Solano County and the injury occurring in Contra Costa County, neither of which have district offices, and Oakland being the nearest office to the injury site. The defendant failed to demonstrate irreparable harm would result from the venue change.

VenueReconsiderationRemovalLabor Code section 5501.5District OfficeApplicant ResidenceInjury LocationContra Costa CountySolano CountyOakland District Office
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Case No. ADJ10833548
Regular
May 22, 2018

REINA CHUR vs. DOUGLAS EMMETT MANAGEMENT, LLC, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Reina Chur's petition for removal, overturning an order denying her request to change venue. The Board found good cause to transfer the case from Marina Del Rey to Los Angeles, citing financial hardship, continuity of records, and the fact that the applicant's attorney's office is located in Los Angeles. This decision aims to consolidate related claims for judicial economy and convenience, as the applicant has two other active cases against the same employer filed in the Los Angeles district office.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code section 5501.6Good CauseFinancial HardshipContinuity of RecordSelection of AttorneyJudicial EconomyWCABOrder Denying Change of Venue
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Case No. ADJ10251545
Regular
May 11, 2016

MARIA RANGEL vs. KELLERMEYER BERGENSONS SERVICES, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding the WCJ's order denying a change of venue. The defendant timely objected to the applicant's initial venue choice, triggering Labor Code section 5501.5, which mandates venue transfer to the applicant's county of residence or injury. While the WCJ correctly identified Los Angeles County as the proper venue, the specific district office within Los Angeles County was unclear, requiring further determination at the trial level.

RemovalVenueLabor Code section 5501.5Petition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueWCABAdministrative Law JudgeApplication for Adjudication of ClaimObjection to VenueDistrict Office
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Case No. ADJ10053885
Regular
Dec 24, 2015

MARK NEVITT vs. PARAMOUNT PAINTING, MARKEL SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for removal, overturning an order denying a change of venue. The WCAB found that venue was proper in Santa Barbara because the applicant resides and his attorney's principal place of business is located there. The Board determined that the Santa Barbara office provides the same essential services as other district offices, making it a valid location for venue under Labor Code section 5501.5. Consequently, the case venue was transferred to the Santa Barbara District Office.

Petition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueLabor Code Section 5501.5VenueDistrict OfficeSanta Barbara District OfficeSan Luis Obispo District OfficeApplicant's ResidencePlace of InjuryAttorney's Principal Place of Business
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Case No. ADJ7174740, ADJ7174737
Regular
Jun 21, 2012

CAROLYN BLACKLEDGE vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a Petition for Removal concerning cases ADJ7174740 and ADJ7174737. The administrative law judge confirmed that the disputes between Carolyn Blackledge and the Los Angeles County Office of Education had been resolved through approved Stipulated Awards. Consequently, the Petition for Removal became moot. The Board formally dismissed the petition as a result of the settlement.

Petition for RemovalStipulated AwardsMoot PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeWCJADJ7174740ADJ7174737Los Angeles County Office of Education
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Case No. ADJ8962530
Regular
Oct 05, 2015

Angelina Campos vs. INTEGRATED HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, CNA CLAIMS PLUS

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant who initially filed in Santa Barbara but was rerouted to Oxnard and then San Luis Obispo. The applicant, now represented, sought to transfer venue back to Santa Barbara, arguing it was the proper location due to her residence, attorney's office, and original filing intent. The WCAB granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's denial, and ordered the venue transferred to Santa Barbara, finding it a valid district office with full services. The decision emphasizes that venue is mandatory in the county of residence or attorney's principal place of business if a district office exists there.

WCABPetition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code Section 5501.5Pro PerSan Luis Obispo District OfficeSanta Barbara District OfficeOxnard District OfficeApplication for Adjudication of ClaimCumulative Injury
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Case No. ADJ4639220 (MON 0324133)
Regular
Nov 03, 2014

ARMAND LA COUNT vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

In *La Count v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration. This action was taken due to the WCAB's belief that further study of the factual and legal issues was necessary for a just and reasoned decision. The Board granted reconsideration to allow sufficient opportunity to fully understand the case record and potentially conduct further proceedings. Consequently, all future filings are to be submitted in writing to the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not to district offices or via e-filing.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transit AuthorityPermissibly Self-InsuredDecision After ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionCommissioners
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