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Case No. ADJ6883927
Regular
Jul 06, 2012

UWE VON SCHAMANN vs. MIAMI DOLPHINS, MULTI-LINE CLAIMS SERVICE

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ6883927, involves applicant Uwe Von Schamann against Miami Dolphins. The Board issued an order dismissing the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. This dismissal occurred because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew their petition. Therefore, the Board is officially closing out this reconsideration process.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawnDismissedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantsMiami DolphinsMulti-Line Claims ServiceSanta Ana District OfficeDecision
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Case No. ADJ6947852
Regular
Apr 02, 2012

Claude Brownlee vs. Miami Dolphins; Multi-Line Claims

This case involves a workers' compensation claim by Claude Brownlee against the Miami Dolphins for cumulative trauma. The Appeals Board granted the Defendant's Petition for Removal, allowing discovery to remain open past the Mandatory Settlement Conference. This decision reverses the WCJ's order closing discovery, enabling the Defendant to conduct depositions and medical evaluations. The Board found this necessary for a full and fair resolution of the applicant's claim, despite the Defendant's prior inaction.

Petition for RemovalOrder for Consolidation and StayVacated OrderDiscovery ClosureQualified Medical EvaluatorMandatory Settlement ConferenceLabor Code Section 5502(e)(3)Judicial EconomyTrial on the MeritsDissenting Opinion
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Case No. ADJ8627409
Regular
Feb 18, 2025

PAUL PIUROWSKI vs. DALLAS COWBOYS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, MIAMI DOLPHINS, MULTI-LINE CLAIMS SERVICES, INC., TAMPA BAY BANDITS, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY, SUMMIT CONSULTING LLC

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration regarding a cumulative trauma injury claim filed by Paul Piuroswki. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that defendants Tampa Bay Bandits and Associated Industries of Florida Self-Insurers Fund (AIFSIF) waived their personal jurisdiction defense by failing to timely litigate the issue over nearly two years while participating in the trial on the merits. However, the Board deferred the entry of an award. Further proceedings are required to determine the proper liable entity or entities and resolve issues related to insurance coverage under Labor Code section 5500.5.

Workers CompensationPersonal JurisdictionWaiverGeneral AppearanceSpecial AppearanceNotice of AppearancePetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLabor Code Section 5500.5Insurance Coverage
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Case No. ADJ7427357; ADJ7427846 ADJ7427807; ADJ7427721 ADJ7427560; ADJ7429915 ADJ7429913; ADJ7429912 ADJ7427816; ADJ7427731 ADJ7427716; ADJ7427554 ADJ7429914; ADJ7427420
Regular
Apr 12, 2012

DELVIN WILLIAMS vs. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS and ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY and FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY, MIAMI DOLPHINS, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by MULTI-LINE CLAIMS SERVICE, GREEN BAY PACKERS and HIGHLANDS INSURANCE GROUP, in Receivership

This case concerns a professional football player seeking reimbursement for medical-legal costs incurred in his workers' compensation claims against multiple teams. The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied these costs. The Board held that a statute of limitations defense does not bar reimbursement of reasonable medical-legal expenses if the applicant is determined to be an employee. However, subject matter jurisdiction issues with certain defendants require further adjudication, and the San Francisco 49ers, who do not dispute jurisdiction, are ordered to reimburse these costs pending further proceedings.

Petition for RemovalMedical-Legal CostsStatute of LimitationsSubject Matter JurisdictionAffirmative DefenseCumulative Trauma InjurySpecific InjuriesDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedMandatory Settlement ConferencePretrial Conference Statement
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Case No. ADJ8025440
Regular
Mar 20, 2018

CHARLES SMITH vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, MILWAUKEE BUCKS, ATLANTA HAWKS, MIAMI HEAT, CHARLOTTE HORNETS, PHOENIX SUNS, ROCKFORD LIGHTNING, TIG/FAIRMONT PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves the denial of defendants' petitions for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award. The applicant's petition for reconsideration was granted to clarify the start date of permanent disability benefits as July 31, 2002. The Board affirmed the award of 72% permanent disability and clarified that the applicant was not aware of the work-related nature of his injury before 2011. The decision also amended the findings to reflect the correct number of weeks for permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals Boardcumulative traumapermanent disabilitydate of injuryLabor Code section 5412permanent and stationaryQualified Medical Examinersknowledge of work-related injurypermanent disability benefitsFindings and Award
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