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Case No. ADJ12349952
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

Dinh Tran vs. UL, LLC; Federal Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted in part a petition for removal filed by Dinh Tran, who sought to prevent the discovery of raw testing data from a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) due to privacy concerns. While affirming the underlying Findings and Orders on its merits, the Board intervened to correct a clerical error and amend the orders regarding the confidentiality of medical records. The amended order strictly limits the reproduction and disclosure of raw testing materials and data, requiring their destruction after litigation and mandating defense counsel to ensure confidentiality and report any violations, thereby safeguarding the applicant's privacy rights.

Petition for RemovalQualified Medical EvaluatorRaw Testing DataRight to PrivacyClerical ErrorsSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmWaiver of PrivilegeNarrowly Circumscribed DisclosureConfidentiality
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Case No. ADJ9950392
Regular
Sep 29, 2017

MARGARET NADEY vs. PLEASANT VALLEY STATE PRISON, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the employer's Petition for Removal, rescinding the trial judge's order that denied the employer's motion to compel disclosure of prior permanent disabilities. The Board found that Labor Code section 4663(d) mandates an employee disclose such information upon request. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the specifics of this disclosure.

RemovalPetition for RemovalLabor Code Section 4663(d)Prior Permanent DisabilitiesDisclosureMotion to CompelWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJApplicantDefendant
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Case No. ADJ10765191
Regular
May 18, 2018

LARHONISH CAREY vs. MOLINA HEALTHCARE, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY

Applicant's attorneys seek reconsideration of a $0.00 attorney's fee award where their Compromise and Release contemplated a $1,350.00 fee. The Board granted reconsideration, finding procedural errors in the attorney's fee disclosure forms and the signing of the C&R by a non-attorney representative. The Board will affirm the $0.00 fee award unless the attorneys correct these deficiencies within 15 days.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseAttorney FeesLabor Code section 4906WCAB Rule 10773Non-attorney Hearing RepresentativeFee Disclosure StatementAttorney DisclosureExpedited Trial Hearing
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Case No. ADJ1 0277951
Regular
Jul 17, 2017

DANNY HILL vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, legally uninsured and adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The defendant, Department of Transportation, sought to compel the applicant, Danny Hill, to disclose all prior permanent disabilities and physical impairments under Labor Code section 4663(d). The WCJ initially denied the defendant's petition, finding no good cause. The Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinded the WCJ's denial, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Board found the WCJ's denial unsupported, as Labor Code section 4663(d) unequivocally requires such disclosure upon request.

Petition for RemovalPetition to Compel DisclosureLabor Code section 4663(d)permanent disabilitiesphysical impairmentsWCJ denialAppeals Boardtrial levelmedical treatmentapplicant disclosure
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Case No. ADJ8147541
Regular
Apr 26, 2013

VERONICA ARZAGA vs. KOOSHAREM CORP. dba SELECT STAFFING, ESIS/ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal regarding the applicant's social security number. While the defendant argued the information was crucial for discovery, the Board adopted the WCJ's report which found social security number disclosure is voluntary under California regulations. The majority determined the defendant failed to show significant prejudice or irreparable harm from the order denying further compelled disclosure. A dissenting opinion argued for granting removal to require disclosure, deeming it relevant for identification and distinguishing it from protected immigration status information.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Removalworkers' compensation administrative law judgesocial security numberdiscoverydepositionFifth Amendmentself-incriminationOrder to Compel Production of Identificationapportionment
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Case No. ADJ8580399
Regular
Aug 14, 2018

LAUREANO LEON vs. COAST SPORTWEAR, INC.; Administered by CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal and vacated a prior order authorizing disclosure of medical information to a lien claimant. This decision was based on the fact that the defendant had resolved the lien claimant's lien prior to the issuance of the disclosure order. The Board also found that the lien claimant no longer had standing to pursue its claim as its lien was resolved. Furthermore, the Board determined the defendant's petition was timely filed due to defective service of the disclosure order.

Petition for RemovalOrder Granting Medical Disclosuremootlien claimantstandingdefective serviceEAMSWCJvacatedSeam Operator
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Case No. ADJ3547384; ADJ1113447
Regular
Jul 07, 2025

JOSE BERRIOS vs. JERRYS FAMOUS DELI, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, CENTRE INSURANCE

The applicant's current attorney petitioned for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order that awarded the entire $90,000 attorney's fee to the applicant's prior counsel due to the current attorney's failure to file a timely disclosure statement. The Appeals Board found that the current attorney's initial disclosure statement did not comply with Labor Code § 4906(e) and that payment is precluded for services rendered before a compliant form is filed. However, the Board granted the petition for reconsideration to allow further review of the factual and legal issues, noting that the order is not a final decision on the merits and encourages mediation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAttorney's FeesLabor Code § 4906Disclosure StatementCompromise and ReleaseCIGACentre InsuranceWCJReconsideration Granted
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Case No. ADJ7457572
Regular
Sep 12, 2011

LYNN MOTT vs. UCI MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding a denied attorney fee request under Labor Code section 5710. The applicant sought fees for a deposition attended by a non-attorney law graduate with extensive experience. The Board rescinded the prior denial, remanding the case for further proceedings. Applicant's counsel must now demonstrate compliance with *Arriaga* and CCR 10773 regarding supervision and disclosure of the non-attorney representative's status. Failure to do so will result in the denial of the fee request.

Labor Code Section 5710attorney feeshearing representativenon-attorney representativesupervisiondisclosureArriagaRule 10773petition for reconsiderationworkers' compensation appeals board
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Case No. ADJ7445107
Regular
Oct 13, 2025

JILLIAN DIFUSCO vs. HANDS ON SPA, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE GROUP

The Appeals Board, en banc, granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision regarding disclosure requirements for defendants. The WCJ had ruled that the defendant only needed to disclose the name of its insurance carrier as per WCAB Rule 10390. The Board determined that its prior en banc decisions, Coldiron I and II, are binding precedent and require defendants to disclose all entities liable for payment and any insurance policy provisions affecting liability. Consequently, the WCJ's Findings of Fact and Order were rescinded, and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with this comprehensive disclosure mandate.

En Banc DecisionWCAB Rule 10390Coldiron IColdiron IIDiscovery RequestInsurance Carrier DisclosureSelf-Insured RetentionLarge DeductibleEntity Liable for CompensationThird-Party Administrator
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Case No. ADJ15820808
Regular
Oct 28, 2025

Carlos Enrique Vicente vs. Samuel Hale, LLC / TWS Facility Services, Inc.; Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. on behalf of Clear Spring Property & Casualty Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied defendant's petition for removal of a trial setting order, asserting that removal is an extraordinary remedy and the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board clarified that motions for summary judgment are impermissible in workers' compensation cases, emphasizing the need for decisions based on an adequate record with due process. Furthermore, the Board critically addressed defendant's counsel for non-compliance with mandatory rules regarding party identification and disclosure of liable entities, citing conflicting information in various filings. Counsel was advised to resolve these identification issues promptly, with a warning of potential sanctions and unenforceability of awards if not rectified.

RemovalPetition for RemovalOrder of DismissalSummary JudgmentWCJDue ProcessWCAB Rule 10390WCAB Rule 10400Third-Party AdministratorLiability Disclosure
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