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Case No. ADJ6909720

Regular

Nov 20, 2014

CLICIA MORALES MONARREZ, Alicia Morales Monarrez, Alicia Morales Monarrez vs. PARAMOUNT FARMS INTERNATIONAL, Paramount Farms

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Paramount Farms' Petition for Reconsideration. Paramount Farms contested the applicant's permanent partial disability rating and the indemnity awarded, arguing that the judge improperly disregarded a PQME's opinion and relied on another doctor's flawed assessment. The Board found that the petition was partially untimely, and on the merits, it adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the applicant's treating physician's opinion was substantial evidence, and the indemnity calculation was correct.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDenying PetitionPermissibly Self-InsuredParamount Farms InternationalAlicia Morales MonarrezOrder Amending AwardPermanent Partial DisabilityIndemnityDr. Khosrow Tabaddor

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Case No. ADJ7807379

Regular

Oct 27, 2014

ANDREA BLAKE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Here's a summary of the case in four sentences for a lawyer: The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ had already timely vacated the original order of dismissal for lack of prosecution. The WCJ's action, though miscaptioned as a report and recommendation, effectively rescinded the dismissal within the 15-day timeframe allowed by regulation. This occurred after the applicant argued their case should not have been dismissed without prejudice, claiming their attorney never received notice of the initial dismissal. Consequently, the WCAB dismissed the petition for reconsideration as moot, recognizing the WCJ's prior correction.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardDismissal for Lack of ProsecutionPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Vacating DismissalMoot PetitionTimely ObjectionRescinded OrderAdministrative Law JudgeWCJTitle 8 CCR Sect. 10859

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Case No. SAU2545427; ADJ2545427 (LBO 0358993)

Regular

Aug 25, 2025

YOLANDA SABLAN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACCLAMATION SANTA CLARITA

State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an order appointing it and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America as joint liaison counsel in a consolidated workers' compensation proceeding. SCIF argued it had minimal lien involvement and lacked statutory authority for the role, citing conflicts with state law. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding SCIF failed to provide evidentiary support for its claims and affirming that SCIF, like any other insurer, has the duty and authority to act as liaison counsel to defend against potentially fraudulent liens. The Board also reaffirmed its jurisdiction to appoint liaison counsel under WCAB Rule 10396, dismissing SCIF's petition for removal and denying its petition for reconsideration.

Liaison CounselJoint Liaison CounselPetition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10396Labor Code Section 5909Consolidated ProceedingLien ClaimantsSCIF AuthorityAnti-Fraud UnitRemoval

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Case No. ADJ2569930

Regular

Jul 30, 2012

LOUIS DOBERT vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the City and County of San Francisco's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the prior decision to grant removal and rescind a stay of proceedings, which had been sought pending the applicant's criminal fraud trial. The Board reasoned that continuing to provide workers' compensation benefits aligns with the applicant's presumption of innocence. Denying benefits before a conviction would unjustly prejudice the applicant, and restitution can be sought if convicted.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalStay of ProceedingsPresumption of InnocenceWorkers' Compensation FraudInsurance FraudGrand TheftAttempted PerjuryFindings and Award

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Case No. ADJ8190027

Regular

May 23, 2013

DANIEL MORGAN vs. ALLISON SIERRA, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration and denied removal, finding it was improperly filed. The defendant sought reconsideration of an order changing venue, but the Board admonished their attorney for filing the wrong type of petition for a non-final order. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which recommended dismissal because the venue change order was not a final determination subject to reconsideration and removal was inappropriate. Furthermore, the defendant's objection to the venue change was untimely and lacked good cause.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalOrder Changing VenueBakersfield District OfficeFresno District OfficeApplicant ResidencePrinciple Place of BusinessAttorney SubstitutionTardy Objection

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Case No. ADJ4045249 (LBO 0349635)

Regular

Jul 29, 2013

PATRICK RUSSELL vs. CITY OF LONG BEACH

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by lien claimant Dr. Samer Alaiti regarding the dismissal of Miracle Mile Medical Center's (MMMC) lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Dr. Alaiti's petition because he was not "aggrieved" by the dismissal of MMMC's lien, as his own lien had been settled. Dr. Alaiti's representative admitted a calendar error for his own absence, but there was no indication this representative, or any other, was appearing for MMMC. The WCAB upheld the dismissal of MMMC's lien due to their failure to appear and object to the dismissal.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienLien ClaimantMiracle Mile Medical CenterSamer Alaiti M.D.MJR Management ServicesWCJHearing RepresentativeStipulation and Order

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Case No. ADJ2328480 (MON 0329780)

Regular

Feb 17, 2016

RACHEL WELLS vs. SELTZER FONTAINE BECKWITH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves applicant Rachel Wells seeking reconsideration of a prior Board decision that granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration. Previously, the Board found the defendant's Utilization Review (UR) process was timely, rescinded an administrative law judge's award, and remanded for further proceedings. Wells now asks the Board to vacate that decision and deny the defendant's initial petition. The Board reviewed the matter and, for the reasons stated in its prior opinion, denied Wells's Petition for Reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOpinion and OrderFindings of Fact and AwardUtilization ReviewAdministrative Law JudgeRescindVacateSCIFMarina Del Rey

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Case No. ADJ1635548 (POM 0300369)

Regular

Feb 20, 2015

FERNANDO GUTIERREZ vs. CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order they sought to reconsider was not a final order, as it merely provided an opportunity to litigate a lien claim. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no evidence of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ correctly vacated a prior order dismissing a lien claimant's claim due to a lack of proof of service. Therefore, the matter will proceed to further litigation regarding the lien.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Vacating Lien DismissalOrder Dismissing LienLien ClaimantCompromise and ReleaseNotice of Intent to DismissProof of ServiceSubstantive Right

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Case No. ADJ3517051

Regular

Aug 03, 2010

MARIO ALBERTO GALINDO vs. JOSE NAVARRO, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration on its own motion regarding a defendant's petition. Initially, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was rejected for lacking a cover and separator sheet, leading to a dispute over its timely filing. After an evidentiary hearing, the WCAB found the defendant's counsel's testimony credible, establishing the petition was filed before the 5 PM deadline. Consequently, the WCAB affirmed its prior December 7, 2009 decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationTimelinessPetition for ReconsiderationEvidentiary HearingCover SheetSeparator SheetDate StampCal. Code Regs. section 10230Cal. Code Regs. section 10397

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Case No. ADJ4332905 (SAL 0109881)

Regular

Jan 20, 2016

JESUS RODRIGUEZ vs. BUD OF CALIFORNIA

California Physicians Network (CPN) and its representative, Dennise Mejia, were sanctioned $2,500.00 jointly and severally for filing a frivolous and untimely petition for reconsideration that lacked proper verification and contained erroneous facts. The Board dismissed their reconsideration request because it did not challenge a final order and was procedurally deficient. CPN and Mejia failed to respond to the Board's notice of intent to impose sanctions. The defendant's claim for additional trial-level costs and attorney's fees was deferred to the workers' compensation administrative law judge for initial determination.

ADJ4332905SAL 0109881Opinion and Decision After RemovalSanctionCalifornia Physicians NetworkDennise MejiaLien ClaimantLabor Code section 5813(a)Appeals Board Rule 10561Frivolous

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Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ6909720

Regular

Nov 20, 2014

CLICIA MORALES MONARREZ, Alicia Morales Monarrez, Alicia Morales Monarrez vs. PARAMOUNT FARMS INTERNATIONAL, Paramount Farms

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Case No. ADJ7807379

Regular

Oct 27, 2014

ANDREA BLAKE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, legally uninsured, administered by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

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Case No. SAU2545427; ADJ2545427 (LBO 0358993)

Regular

Aug 25, 2025

YOLANDA SABLAN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACCLAMATION SANTA CLARITA

Liaison CounselJoint Liaison CounselPetition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10396Labor Code Section 5909Consolidated ProceedingLien ClaimantsSCIF AuthorityAnti-Fraud UnitRemoval

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Case No. ADJ2569930

Regular

Jul 30, 2012

LOUIS DOBERT vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalStay of ProceedingsPresumption of InnocenceWorkers' Compensation FraudInsurance FraudGrand TheftAttempted PerjuryFindings and Award

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Case No. ADJ8190027

Regular

May 23, 2013

DANIEL MORGAN vs. ALLISON SIERRA, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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Case No. ADJ4045249 (LBO 0349635)

Regular

Jul 29, 2013

PATRICK RUSSELL vs. CITY OF LONG BEACH

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Case No. ADJ2328480 (MON 0329780)

Regular

Feb 17, 2016

RACHEL WELLS vs. SELTZER FONTAINE BECKWITH, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOpinion and OrderFindings of Fact and AwardUtilization ReviewAdministrative Law JudgeRescindVacateSCIFMarina Del Rey

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Case No. ADJ1635548 (POM 0300369)

Regular

Feb 20, 2015

FERNANDO GUTIERREZ vs. CLAIM JUMPER RESTAURANT, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Vacating Lien DismissalOrder Dismissing LienLien ClaimantCompromise and ReleaseNotice of Intent to DismissProof of ServiceSubstantive Right

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Case No. ADJ3517051

Regular

Aug 03, 2010

MARIO ALBERTO GALINDO vs. JOSE NAVARRO, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

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Case No. ADJ4332905 (SAL 0109881)

Regular

Jan 20, 2016

JESUS RODRIGUEZ vs. BUD OF CALIFORNIA

ADJ4332905SAL 0109881Opinion and Decision After RemovalSanctionCalifornia Physicians NetworkDennise MejiaLien ClaimantLabor Code section 5813(a)Appeals Board Rule 10561Frivolous

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