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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. 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. 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 The WCAB granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's denial, and ordered the venue transferred to Santa Barbara, finding it a valid district office with full services.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. ADJ6531388
Regular
Feb 29, 2016

FERNANDO PEREZ vs. SUNSHINE NURSERIES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a December 14, 2015 decision. This grant is for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future correspondence related to the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners' office, not district offices or e-filed. Trial level documents unrelated to the petition should continue to be e-filed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSunshine NurseriesTristar Risk ManagementADJ6531388Riverside District OfficeOpinion and OrderStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned Decision
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Case No. ADJ7661799
Regular
Nov 20, 2012

ELIU OBESO GARCIA vs. THE KROGER COMPANY dba FOOD 4 LESS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SE

This case before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board involves Eliu Obeso and defendant The Kroger Company. The Board issued an Opinion and Order Granting Reconsideration. Pending a decision after reconsideration, all future filings and communications are to be submitted in writing directly to the Office of the Commissioners in San Francisco, not to any district office or via e-filing.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDReconsiderationELIU OBESOTHE KROGER COMPANYFOOD 4 LESSPermissibly Self-InsuredSEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICESADJ7661799Riverside District OfficeOPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ7215395
Regular
Apr 30, 2012

MATTY CAMPOS vs. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and the need for a more thorough review of the factual and legal issues. The WCAB requires further study of the record to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future filings are to be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office.

Matty CamposUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSedgwick Claims Management ServicesADJ7215395Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration GrantedDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management System
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Case No. ADJ8 552620
Regular
Mar 25, 2016

WILHELM SOEHN vs. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, ACCLAMATION INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken to allow the Board sufficient time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented. The WCAB will conduct further proceedings to ensure a just and reasoned decision is issued. All future correspondence regarding this petition must be directed to the WCAB Commissioners and not to district offices or e-filed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardState Compensation Insurance FundAcclamation Insurance Management ServicesADJ8 552620San Francisco District OfficeOpinion and OrderStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned Decision
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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. 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. ADJ7192006
Regular
Apr 01, 2014

GENE GOODREAU vs. LAW OFFICES OF MARC ELLIOTT GROSSMAN, THE HARTFORD

This case concerns a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendant, Law Offices of Marc Elliott Grossman and The Hartford, regarding a prior Findings and Award. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This reconsideration is necessary to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the record and facilitate a just decision. All future communications regarding this case must be filed in writing with the WCAB Commissioners' office in San Francisco, not with any district office or via e-filing.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCABLos Angeles District Office
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