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Case No. ADJ7673518
Regular
Jun 18, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION/CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The defendant, AO-The University Corporation/California State University Northridge, sought reconsideration of a prior decision finding the applicant sustained an industrial neck injury on January 24, 2011. Defendant argued the applicant's alleged dishonesty under oath invalidated the injury report. However, the Board previously found sufficient additional evidence supported the industrial injury finding, even considering credibility issues. The Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, reaffirming its prior decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationOpinion and Order Granting Petition for ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsiderationindustrial injuryneck injurylied under oathcredibilitysufficient additional evidenceWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAO-The University Corporation
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Case No. ADJ7434549, ADJ7434554
Regular
Aug 19, 2014

PAMELA GRAHEK vs. NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed **untimely**. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the initial order, exceeding the statutory deadline of 20 days plus 5 days for mailing. Even if it had been timely, the Board would have denied it on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Consequently, the Petition for Reconsideration was dismissed.

Petition for Reconsiderationuntimelydismissallien claimantworkers' compensationadministrative law judgeWCJLabor Code section 5903Code of Civil Procedure section 1013Northridge Hospital
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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. ADJ2846580
Regular
Oct 14, 2013

TROY DAYAK vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES, TRAVELERS INSURANCE ET AL.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of a cumulative trauma injury for professional soccer player Troy Dayak. The Board adopted the administrative law judge's reasoning that the defendants failed to provide substantial medical evidence to support apportionment of Dayak's current permanent disability to prior specific injuries or cumulative trauma. The judge found the defense medical opinions unreliable due to reliance on non-medical sources and inconsistent opinions, while Dr. Einbund's report was deemed substantial evidence supporting the lack of apportionment. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to an undivided award for his combined permanent disability.

ApportionmentCumulative TraumaSpecific InjuryPermanent DisabilityPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeSubstantial EvidenceCausationSuccessive Injury
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Case No. ADJ7452452
Regular
Oct 22, 2018

EMMA GUTIERREZ vs. AO/THE UNIVERSITY CORP. /CAL STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the lower findings. The Board found the WCJ erred by acting as a medical expert rather than requesting further development of the record regarding the applicant's psychiatric injury claim. The case is remanded for further proceedings to properly develop the medical evidence concerning the psychiatric claims, potentially through additional expert reports or evaluations.

WCABAOE/COEPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award Ordercompensable consequence psychiatric injuryAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)Substantial EvidenceMedical OpinionLabor Code Section 3208.3Predominant Cause
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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ1224829
Regular
Mar 22, 2018

MARTIN REYES vs. NORTHRIDGE EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case affirmed an administrative law judge's finding that the applicant is entitled to home health care based on the substantial medical opinions of Dr. Miller and Dr. Brourman. The defendant contended these opinions were not substantial evidence, but the Board found they were sufficient to establish the need for home health care. The Board also agreed with the administrative law judge that further development of the record was necessary to determine the precise hours and nature of the required home health care services. The defendant's duty to investigate the need for these services was also highlighted.

home health careagreed medical examinerAMEpain managementsubstantial evidenceDeclaration of Readinessexpedited hearingindustrial injurypermanently and totally disabledactivities of daily living
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Case No. VNO 0411435
Regular
Dec 27, 2007

REBECA WISE vs. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE, permissibly self-insured, administered by OCTAGON RISK SERVICES

The applicant sought reconsideration of a decision that denied an industrial psychiatric injury claim, arguing that the psychiatrist's opinion was not substantial evidence. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the psychiatrist's opinion to be substantial medical evidence that supported the finding of non-industrial causation for the psychiatric injury. The Board also noted that the issue of housekeeping services was not ripe for reconsideration and a clerical error regarding apportionment would be corrected at the trial level.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRebeca WiseCalifornia State University NorthridgeOctagon Risk ServicesVNO 0411435Opinion and Order Denying Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law JudgeIndustrial InjuryLumbar Spine
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Case No. ADJ699427 (VEN 0109830) ADJ4450046 (VEN 0110322)
Regular
May 01, 2009

DOUGLAS STEPHENSON vs. ATLAS VAN LINES, NORTHRIDGE MOVING STORAGE, BROADSPIRE BREA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Douglas Stephenson's workers' compensation claim against Atlas Van Lines and its insurers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order denying reconsideration of a previous decision. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in making its decision. Therefore, Stephenson's petition for reconsideration has been denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJDENYING RECONSIDERATIONATLAS VAN LINESNORTHRIDGE MOVING STORAGEBROADSPIRESTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDADJ699427
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Case No. ADJ4009736 (VNO 0497103) ADJ2906209 (VNO 0497100)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

, Carmen Ontiveros, vs. , NORTHRIDGE FITNESS, LLC dba GOLD'S GYM and JOHN MAHLI as a substantial shareholder; UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND,

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Carmen Ontiveros's petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. Ontiveros sought reconsideration of two adverse decisions finding no work-related injury, but her petition was filed approximately ten days after the statutory deadline. The WCAB emphasized that the filing deadline for reconsideration petitions is jurisdictional. Therefore, despite allegations of due process violations and a late judge's decision, the Board lacked the authority to consider the merits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNorthridge Fitness LLCGold's GymUninsured Employers Benefit Trust FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersJanitorInjury arising out of and occurring in the course of employmentDue processImpartial decision maker
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