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Case No. ADJ7213309
Regular
May 19, 2015

ANTONIO LOPEZ vs. RALCORP HOLDINGS INC. (DBA) BLOOMFIELD BAKERS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal of a WCJ's Minute Order. The defendant argued the order to obtain a supplemental medical report was an abuse of discretion and an attempt to rescue the applicant after discovery closed. However, the Board found the petition untimely as it was filed more than 25 days after the February Order, and the Minute Order itself failed to establish sufficient prejudice. Additionally, the Board deferred the issue of sanctions against the defendant's attorney to the WCJ for intentionally providing inaccurate and misleading statements.

Petition for RemovalWCABMinute OrderSupplemental Medical ReportQMEMaterial Safety Data SheetsDiscoverySanctionsWCJTimeliness
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Case No. ADJ9652696
Regular
Jul 11, 2016

JAVIER GARCIA vs. YIRAE FASHION, INC., EMPLOYERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal due to a May 24, 2016 Minute Order from the WCJ. The order's ambiguity regarding trial issues of "reopening the record" or "clarification" would cause the applicant irreparable harm. The Board found the WCJ's order lacked clarity on issues, stipulations, and admitted evidence, violating the duty to create a complete and comprehensible record. Consequently, the Minute Order was rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level to properly clarify issues and establish the record.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMinute OrderReopen RecordClarification of RecordSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable HarmQualified Medical ExaminationPQME
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Case No. ADJ11127536
Regular
Jun 19, 2018

MANUEL GOMEZ vs. F.A.L. TRANSPORTATION, INC., SUPRA NATIONAL EXPRESS, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendant's petition for removal. The defendant sought removal of a Minute Order setting a status conference and a Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions, arguing prejudice. The WCAB dismissed the petition regarding the sanctions as no order had been issued, and denied it as to the Minute Order. The WCAB found no irreparable harm or prejudice from a status conference aimed at clarifying issues before trial on a Compromise and Release.

Illegally UninsuredPetition for RemovalMinute OrderNotice of Intention to Impose SanctionsCompromise and ReleaseWCJWCABExtraordinary RemedySignificant PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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Case No. ADJ10243805 ADJ10243806
Regular
Oct 20, 2025

ENELIA GARCIA vs. NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK

Applicant Enelia Garcia filed a Petition for Removal (ADJ10243805) against minute orders setting a virtual trial and allowing a claims adjuster to appear virtually, citing due process violations and non-compliance with rules. Additionally, the applicant filed a Petition for Reconsideration (ADJ10243806) challenging a Findings and Order regarding new and further disability, occupational code, and the basis to reopen her case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed both petitions and granted them, rescinding the September 4, 2025 minute orders and the July 16, 2025 Findings and Order. The matters were returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion, emphasizing the importance of creating a proper record and ensuring due process.

RemovalReconsiderationVirtual TrialChicago DogsWCJMinute OrdersFindings and OrderStipulations and AwardNew and Further DisabilityOccupational Code
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Case No. ADJ3736897 (RIV 0044021)
Regular
Apr 07, 2014

TERESA BOLTON vs. PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, KEENAN ASSOCIATES

The Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petitions for removal, finding the defendant's petition for reconsideration untimely. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order vacating a prior minute order that required the defendant to pay $300 to the lien claimant. Consequently, the November 27, 2013 minute order, requiring the defendant to pay the costs, was reinstated. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was dismissed as untimely.

Petition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingWCJ AuthorityMinute OrderLien ClaimantCosts AwardRescinded OrderReinstated OrderAppeals Board
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bell Aircraft Corp. v. Siegler

The court affirmed both the final and intermediate orders without costs in this matter. The case primarily involved an appeal from an order that had found several defendants guilty of criminal contempt of court. Additionally, the appeal also addressed an order which denied a motion seeking to resettle an order of commitment. Furthermore, a motion to vacate and perpetually stay the orders of commitment was also denied. All presiding judges concurred with the decision.

Criminal ContemptOrder of CommitmentResettlement MotionVacate MotionStay OrdersAppellate ReviewOrder AffirmedJudicial Concurrence
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Case No. ADJ11635947
Regular
Mar 25, 2020

EDMOND WOODS vs. CONTEMPORARY SERVICES CORPORATION, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Applicant petitioned for reconsideration of a Minute Order that stated "WCJ to issue dismissal without prejudice." The Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the applicant was not aggrieved by a final order, as no such order had yet been issued. A petition for reconsideration can only be taken from a final order that determines substantive rights, liabilities, or a fundamental threshold issue. Since the dismissal order itself had not yet been issued, the petition was premature and thus dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalAggrieved ApplicantFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityThreshold IssueBenefitsWCJWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ9813773
Regular
Apr 04, 2019

Christina Eastland vs. Orange County Transportation Authority

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal to the defendant, Orange County Transportation Authority. This decision rescinded a prior Minute Order that compelled depositions over the defendant's objection. The Board found the Minute Order violated the defendant's due process rights by failing to provide adequate notice that employee witness depositions, rather than QME depositions, would be addressed. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for proper notice and an evidentiary hearing.

Petition for RemovalDue ProcessMinute OrderWCJEmployee Witness DepositionsDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedStatus ConferenceObjection and Motion to QuashProtective OrderOrder to Quash
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Case No. ADJ8591035, ADJ8590946
Regular
Jun 05, 2015

THOMAS PICHICKJIAN vs. PREMIUM CLUB SERVICE, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration and denied their Petition for Removal regarding a Minute Order that took the case off calendar. The WCAB found no evidence of industrial injury to the psyche or internal systems, nor did the applicant provide medical reporting in those fields. The WCAB also dismissed the petition as it related to a case number not addressed by the Minute Order and admonished the applicant's attorney for improper filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalPanel Qualified Medical EvaluatorPQMEindustrial injurytaken off calendarprejudiceReport and Recommendationadministrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ6966334
Regular
Jan 12, 2012

WALTER CADENA vs. UNITED CARRIER, APPLIED RISK SERVICES

Lien claimants sought reconsideration of an order compelling a deposition, arguing it violated a prior consolidation order. The Board dismissed the reconsideration petition as the Minute Order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted removal to allow Associate Chief Judge Kahn to clarify if his prior consolidation order applied to the deposition. The deposition order is suspended pending ACJ Kahn's review and advisement within 20 days.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder of Consolidation for DiscoveryAdministrative Law JudgeAssociate Chief JudgeMinute OrderDepositionLien ClaimantsDiscovery Matters
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