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Case No. ADJ7479879
Regular
Feb 21, 2014

Gregory Foster vs. Toronto Raptors, Chubb Group Insurance (Federal Insurance Company), Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, TIG Insurance Company

This case involves a remand from the Court of Appeal for the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) to award additional attorney fees to the applicant's attorneys. The Court of Appeal's order, which has become final, was based on services rendered in connection with the defendant's petition for a writ of review. The WCAB determined that $3,500.00 is a reasonable fee, considering the attorney's efforts, the appellate outcome, and the complexity of the work. Consequently, the Board awarded this amount for appellate attorney fees against the defendant Toronto Raptors, insured by Federal Insurance Company.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of Reviewappellate attorney's feessupplemental awardremandCourt of AppealFourth Appellate DistrictDivision 3Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rodriguez)
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Case No. ADJ10232182
Regular
Jul 07, 2017

JOSE SAENZ vs. WILLIAM STOESSER, CLAIRE WERNER, REBECCA B. PISCITELLI 2012 SPECIAL TRUST DATED 12/21/2012, ADAM W. BUCK 2012 SPECIAL TRUST Dated 12/21/2012, BENJAMIN C. BUCK 2012 SPECIAL TRUST Dated 12/21/2012, STATE FARM INSURANCE

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant, Jose Saenz, was injured on April 10, 2015. State Farm sought reconsideration of an arbitrator's finding that four of its insurance policies provided coverage. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the arbitrator's coverage determination premature. The Board rescinded the prior order and returned the matter to the trial level for a determination of who constitutes the applicant's employer(s) before insurance coverage issues can be addressed.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetitions for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationWilliam StoesserClaire WernerRebecca B. Piscitelli 2012 Special TrustAdam W. Buck 2012 Special TrustBenjamin C. Buck 2012 Special TrustState Farm InsuranceHomeowner's Policy
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Case No. ADJ7095657
Regular
Apr 25, 2013

ANTHONY MASON vs. MILWAUKEE BUCKS, CHUBB INSURANCE

This case concerns a professional basketball player's cumulative industrial injury claim. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding of cumulative injury occurring in California despite the applicant's exposure occurring over time and outside the state. The Board also clarified that the applicant's employment in California, not regular employment status or tax payments, established jurisdiction. Finally, the permanent and stationary date for the applicant's condition was amended to December 1, 2003.

Cumulative injuryPermanent and stationary dateAgreed Medical ExaminerLabor Code section 5412Liability allocationSection 5500.5Regularly employedExtraterritorial provisionsSection 3600.5Jurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ16415273
Regular
Apr 21, 2025

JEFFREY BUCK vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The defendant, State of California, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that applicant Jeffrey Buck sustained an industrial psychiatric injury, arguing it was barred by the good faith personnel action defense under Labor Code § 3208.3(h). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition, rescinded the WCJ's decision, and returned the matter to the trial level. The Board determined that the factual and medical record regarding the causation of the psychiatric injury, particularly the role of a co-worker's accusations versus employer personnel actions, required further development and analysis, including input from evaluating physicians.

Workers' CompensationPsyche InjuryGood Faith Personnel Action DefenseLabor Code § 3208.3(h)Petition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law Judge (WCJ)Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)CausationInvestigationsCivil Lawsuit
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Case No. ADJ947086 (SBR 0340256)
Regular
Nov 25, 2013

TREVINA BUCK vs. ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Trevina Buck regarding a prior Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The petitioner has withdrawn the petition. Consequently, the Board has issued an order dismissing the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantOrderDecisionServiceCounty Counsel
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Case No. ADJ9 088743
Regular
Jan 26, 2016

LEO ESTRELLA vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, ACE USA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Leo Estrella's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's finding that his cumulative injury claim against the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants was time-barred by the one-year statute of limitations. The Board found that applicant knew or should have known of his right to file a claim more than one year prior to filing, precluding application of the five-year "new and further disability" statute. Applicant's contention that the statute of limitations was tolled due to lack of knowledge was rejected, as the evidence indicated he was aware of the industrial causation of his injuries by 2009. One commissioner dissented, arguing the date of injury should be 2013 and that defendants failed to prove applicant's knowledge of his rights or the statute of limitations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCumulative InjuryStatute of LimitationsLabor Code Section 5405Labor Code Section 5410New and Further DisabilityTollingDate of InjuryIndustrial CausationProfessional Baseball Player
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Case No. ADJ6990080
Regular
Jan 04, 2012

JEROME ALLEN vs. MILWAUKEE BUCKS, DALLAS MAVERICKS, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, DENVER NUGGETS, INDIANA PACERS, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, TIG INSURANCE As Administered By RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT (For All Teams)

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves applicant Jerome Allen against several NBA teams and their insurer. The Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This reconsideration is for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future communications in this matter should be directed to the Board's Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationFactual and Legal IssuesStatutory Time ConstraintsFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersAlfonso J. MoresiFrank M. Brass
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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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