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Case No. ADJ7948651
Regular
May 09, 2016

Barbara Tom vs. CITY OF OAKLAND, JT2 INTEGRATED

This case involves a petition for reconsideration by the defendant, City of Oakland, following an award of permanent disability to applicant Barbara Tom. The defendant argued the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) erred by not deferring to the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) opinion and by not developing the record with the AME. The WCAB denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the AME's opinion deficient. The WCJ's report detailed how the primary treating physician's report was more persuasive and thoroughly reasoned, supporting the WCJ's findings over the AME's.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAgreed Medical Evaluator (AME)Primary Treating Physician (PTP)AMA GuidesPermanent Disability RatingCarpal Tunnel SyndromeSubstantial EvidenceWCJ OpinionMedical Opinion Deference
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Case No. ADJ9908969
Regular
Aug 28, 2015

MICHAEL MCGRATH vs. OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAZELRIGG CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

This case involves a dispute over venue for a workers' compensation claim. The employer, Oakland Unified School District, sought to transfer the case from Oxnard to Oakland, arguing the applicant resides and was injured in Oakland's jurisdiction, despite the application initially being filed in Oxnard based on the applicant's attorney's principal place of business. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal, rescinding the judge's denial of the venue change. The WCAB found the judge applied the wrong legal standard and that the employer's objection to venue, made pursuant to Labor Code section 5501.5(c), mandated a transfer to Oakland.

Petition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueWCJsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationWCAB District OfficeOakland WCAB District OfficeOxnard WCAB District Officevenue transfer
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Case No. ADJ4569483 (STK 0214134)
Regular
Sep 18, 2012

Samuel Turco vs. CITY OF OAKLAND, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the City of Oakland's petition for reconsideration, overturning a prior finding that Samuel Turco's cumulative trauma heart injury claim was not time-barred. The Board determined that Turco knew or should have known his disability was industrially caused by no later than February 10, 2007, when he sought legal advice and filed a claim related to his 2002 heart attack. Since his claim against the City of Oakland was filed in April 2008, it was deemed barred by the one-year statute of limitations under Labor Code section 5405. Consequently, Turco's claim against the City of Oakland was dismissed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ4569483Samuel TurcoCity of Oaklandcumulative trauma injuryheart and cardiovascular systempolice officerLabor Code section 3212.5statute of limitationsknowledge of compensable disability
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Case No. ADJ3190591 (SFO 0510866) ADJ9088362 ADJ9524437
Regular
Nov 21, 2014

ISAIAH KACYVENSKI vs. OAKLAND RAIDERS; ACE USA Administered by ESIS; ST. LOUIS RAMS and GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY Administered by BERKLEY SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING MANAGER, LLC

This case concerns a workers' compensation award against the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders for an injured professional athlete. The Rams petitioned for reconsideration, arguing they were improperly included in a joint award based on stipulations they were not a party to, violating their due process rights. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the Rams' due process claim had merit. The award was amended to be solely against the Oakland Raiders, as the Rams had elected not to proceed and their employment liability was not established.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJoint AwardPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5500.5(c)Stipulations with Request for Awardcumulative injuryprofessional athletepermanent disabilitydue processexcess of WCJ's powers
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Case No. ADJ8833301, ADJ8833300, ADJ8833298, ADJ8838515
Regular
Feb 16, 2016

Richard Feigel Perez vs. City of Oakland

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) order grants reconsideration of a November 23, 2015, decision concerning applicant Richard Feigel Perez and defendant City of Oakland. The WCAB found it necessary to grant reconsideration to allow further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Pending the decision after reconsideration, all related correspondence must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners, not district offices or EAMS.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGrant of ReconsiderationSan Francisco District OfficeCity of OaklandPermissibly Self-InsuredJT2 Integrated ResourcesStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned Decision
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Case No. AHM 0127447
Regular
Dec 14, 2007

DARRIEN GORDON vs. OAKLAND RAIDERS, PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Darrien Gordon against the Oakland Raiders and their insurer. The petitioner has withdrawn their petition, leading to its dismissal by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board's order officially dismisses the reconsideration of the November 20, 2007 decision.

Darrien GordonOakland RaidersPacific Employers Insurance CompanyPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardNovember 202007Withdrawn petitionOakland District Office
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Case No. ADJ2317869
Regular
Aug 04, 2009

ALLEN BONET vs. HONDA OF OAKLAND, MATRIX ABSENCE MANAGEMENT

This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by Honda of Oakland and Matrix Absence Management. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition because the defendants failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which are the strict requirements for removal. The Administrative Law Judge recommended denial, citing significant issues with the medical records and the applicant's inconsistent testimony regarding his date of injury. The ALJ had taken the matter out of submission to further develop the record, specifically to determine the correct date of injury, which is crucial for evaluating the defendants' post-termination and statute of limitations defenses.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ2317869Allen BonetHonda of OaklandMatrix Absence ManagementOrder Denying Petition for RemovalSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable InjuryAOE/COE
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Case No. ADJ9085187
Regular
Feb 16, 2016

ESTES BANKS vs. CINCINNATI BENGALS, OAKLAND RAIDERS, FREMONT INDEMNITY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a decision regarding applicant Estes Banks and defendants Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, and Fremont Indemnity. The Board determined that reconsideration was necessary to allow further study of the factual and legal issues involved. This action is intended to ensure a complete understanding of the record and facilitate a just decision. All future filings related to this petition for reconsideration must be directed to the Office of the Commissioners.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationPermissibly SelfInsuredCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONliquidationstatutory time constraintsfactual and legal issuesjust and reasoned decisionfurther proceedingsElectronic Adjudication Management System
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Case No. ADJ3370297 (SFO 0446248)
Regular
Aug 29, 2014

SHANNON MURPHY vs. OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, JT2 INTEGRATED

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by applicant Shannon Murphy against Oakland Unified School District and JT2 Integrated. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely because it was filed more than 25 days after the original Award issued on September 23, 2005. This delay exceeds the statutory 20-day period for filing reconsideration, plus the additional 5 days for mailing. Therefore, the Board found the petition procedurally barred and dismissed it.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingLabor Code Section 5903Code of Civil Procedure Section 1013Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissal OrderAward DateAdministrative Law Judge ReportApplicantDefendant Employer
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Case No. ADJ1730584 (OAK 0230681)
Regular
Jun 11, 2013

ELDORA ROBINSON vs. OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTSRICT, JT2 INTEGRATED SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision regarding Eldora Robinson's claim against Oakland Unified School District and JT2 Integrated Services. The WCAB rescinded the judge's decision, finding it was not a final resolution on the merits. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the Workers' Compensation Judge. Parties retain the right to seek reconsideration of the subsequent ruling.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeWCJReconsideration GrantedDecision RescindedFurther ProceedingsTrial LevelFinal DecisionMerits
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