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Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ612384
Regular
Jun 04, 2009

ROSARIO LOPEZ vs. READY PAC PRODUCE, GALLAGHER BASSETT

This case involves applicant Rosario Lopez's petition for removal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The petition, seeking to rescind an order taking the case off calendar, was dismissed because it was not verified, a mandatory requirement under WCAB rules. While the applicant argued for compensability under Labor Code section 5402(b) due to an untimely denial and preclusion of a QME under section 4062.2, these merits were not reached. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report which, if it had reached the merits, would have denied the petition.

Petition for RemovalUnverified PetitionWCJ ReportQualified Medical EvaluationsLabor Code Section 5402(b)Labor Code Section 4062.2WCAB Rule 10843(b)DismissalTimely DenialInadequate Denial
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Case No. ADJ7503292
Regular
Mar 26, 2013

RIGOBERTO MENDOZA vs. PIZZA MIZZA, GUARD INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Rigoberto Mendoza's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) finding that Mendoza did not sustain the alleged industrial injury. The WCJ's decision was based on an evaluation of witness credibility and inconsistencies in Mendoza's account of the injury. Specifically, the WCJ found the employer's testimony more credible regarding the timing and nature of the reported injury. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility determination, leading to the denial of reconsideration.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationDenialCredibilityGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.ApplicantEmployerIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryLeg Injury
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Case No. ADJ7042967
Regular
Jul 08, 2013

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MOYADO vs. A 1 COAST RENTALS; ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS; MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien claim filed by Agency Rehab (represented by Innovative Medical Management). The lien was dismissed for failure to pay the required lien activation fee, as mandated by Labor Code §4903.06. The WCJ found no merit to the lien claimant's argument that electronic system errors excused the payment. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report and found the petition lacked merit.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdenial of reconsiderationdismissal on the meritslien claimantlien activation feeEAMS systemLabor Code §4903.06lien conference
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Case No. ADJ7525978
Regular
Jun 07, 2013

CLADYS ROBERTSON vs. MORENO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured

This case involves Gladys Robertson's workers' compensation claim against Moreno Valley Unified School District. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Robertson's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits. The Administrative Law Judge found Robertson's testimony not credible, citing inconsistencies with contemporaneous medical records that indicated pre-existing bilateral foot pain and a denial of trauma. Therefore, the judge recommended denial of the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalTimelinessSkeletal PetitionWCJ ReportAOE-COECredibilityAME ReportKaiser RecordsTrauma Denial
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Case No. ADJ 6909198
Regular
Dec 29, 2010

TEESHA WINFREY vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the County of Los Angeles's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found the petition was timely filed and denied it on the merits. The denial was based on the reports of Dr. Fenton, which indicated ongoing temporary disability for the applicant, Teesha Winfrey.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedMeritsWCJ ReportTemporary DisabilityDr. Fenton ReportsPermissibly Self-InsuredCase ADJLos Angeles District Office
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Case No. ADJ770506
Regular
Sep 12, 2011

SILVESTRE MARTINEZ vs. EL CAMINO MEMORIAL PARK, TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has dismissed Silvestre Martinez's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal is based on the petition being untimely filed. Even if it weren't untimely, the WCAB would have denied reconsideration on the merits. Therefore, the petition is officially dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissing PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationUntimely PetitionMerits DenialSilvestre MartinezEl Camino Memorial ParkTravelers Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ2475098
Regular
Oct 19, 2011

YOLANDA SPANDRI vs. LAUSD, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Yolanda Spandri. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has dismissed her petition. The dismissal is based on both untimeliness and, alternatively, would have been denied on the merits according to the WCJ's report. Therefore, the Petition for Reconsideration is formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ Report and Recommendationuntimely petitiondismissal ordermerits denialadministrative law judgeLAUSDSedgwick Claims Management ServicesADJ2475098
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Case No. ADJ7148345
Regular
Mar 04, 2011

MICHAEL KELLEY vs. GREEN WASTE CONNECTIONS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Michael Kelley's petition for reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCAB noted that even if it had been verified, the petition would have been denied on its merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the petition is formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissedReport and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeDenial on the MeritsADJ7148345Green Waste Connections
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Case No. ADJ4363746 (AHM 0151277)
Regular
Oct 17, 2011

MARGARITA MENDOZA vs. RALPH'S GROCERY

This order dismisses Margarita Mendoza's Petition for Reconsideration in her workers' compensation case against Ralph's Grocery. The Appeals Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, finding the petition untimely. Even if timely, the Board would have denied the petition on its merits based on the judge's reasoning. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissal OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportUntimely PetitionMerits DenialRalph's GrocerySelf-insuredADJ4363746AHM0151277
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