CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

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

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
References
Case No. ADJ7555409
Regular
Mar 04, 2014

JESUS ESCANUELA vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, legally uninsured, adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration and dismissed the applicant's untimely petition. The WCAB found that the Agreed Medical Examiner's (AME) opinion regarding psychiatric permanent disability was not supported by substantial evidence, as it did not properly address causation under the current PDRS. Consequently, the case is remanded to the trial level for further development of the record concerning psychiatric permanent disability. The WCAB deferred the issue of permanent disability and attorney's fees pending this further development.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJesus EscanuelaCalifornia Department of Correctionslegally uninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundADJ7555409Fresno District OfficeOpinion and OrderPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Award
References
Case No. GOL 96757
Regular
Jun 10, 2008

SA YANG LO vs. CUSTOM SENSORS & TECHNOLOGIES, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior award, upholding the application of the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule. The Board found that exceptions allowing for the 1997 Schedule did not apply, as the applicant's temporary disability indemnity extended beyond January 1, 2005, and no qualifying pre-2005 reports indicated permanent disability. Furthermore, the Board found the applicant's vocational expert's opinion regarding diminished future earning capacity unpersuasive, thus affirming the initial 9% permanent disability rating.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSA Yang LoCustom Sensors & TechnologiesInc.State Compensation Insurance FundGOL 96757Opinion and Order Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ
References
Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
References
Case No. LAO 838220
Regular
May 14, 2007

MARIA SERAFIN vs. LANSCO DIE CASTING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the previous award, and remanded the case to determine permanent disability using the 1997 Schedule. This decision stems from the Board's finding that the applicant's treating physician's December 20, 2004, report indicated the existence of permanent disability, triggering an exception under Labor Code section 4660(d). Consequently, the outdated 1997 Schedule, not the 2005 Schedule, must be applied to calculate the applicant's permanent disability benefits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria SerafinLansco Die CastingState Compensation Insurance FundLAO 838220ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJIndustrial InjuryRight Shoulder
References
Case No. ADJ351902 (OAK 310455) ADJ2725303 (OAK 324531)
Regular
Sep 30, 2008

PHILMORE KING vs. RANEY GEO TECHNICAL, ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision to apply the 1997 disability rating schedule because a treating physician's report indicated permanent disability before January 1, 2005, despite not stating the condition was permanent and stationary.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPhilmore KingRaney Geo TechnicalSt. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance CompanyOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings Award & OrderWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJIndustrial InjurySpine Injury
References
Case No. SAC 0345394
Regular
Feb 22, 2008

DIANA RICHMOND vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, legally uninsured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that applied the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule. The applicant argued that a pre-2005 MRI and subsequent medical opinions indicated permanent disability, thus triggering the older 1997 Schedule. The Board found that the MRI report alone was insufficient and that the AME's opinion on prior permanent disability was too late to qualify for the exception.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDiana RichmondState of California Department of Justicelegally uninsuredSAC 0345394Opinion and Order Denying ReconsiderationFindings and AwardFebruary 222008industrial injury
References
Case No. ADJ2531503 (AHM 0111102), ADJ3636599 (AHM 0111103), ADJ4058229 (AHM 0123911)
Regular
Dec 23, 2010

JIM POTTS vs. CITY OF IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct the permanent disability rate and defer the attorney's fee calculation for the life pension. The Board affirmed the 86% permanent disability finding, rejecting the defendant's argument that the applicant's post-injury work history should have altered the medical opinions, as the defendant had the opportunity to address this. The Board also clarified that the 1997 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule was correctly applied and deferred the issue of temporary disability overpayment to the trial level.

Cumulative traumaSpineLeft shoulderRight wristBilateral kneesLeft ankleCardiovascular systemHypertensionPermanent disabilityLife pension
References
Case No. ADJ10590233
Regular
Apr 29, 2019

MARTIN VASQUEZ vs. CR LAURENCE COMPANY, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Liberty Mutual's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award to applicant Martin Vasquez. Defendant argued the judge improperly admitted medical reports not disclosed at the mandatory settlement conference. However, the Board found that a properly disclosed supplemental report effectively incorporated the unlisted permanent and stationary report, negating surprise or prejudice. Therefore, the Board concluded that admitting the incorporated report was consistent with substantial justice.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCJ Findings of FactAward and OrdersIndustrial InjuryLeft Knee InjuryTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityPrimary Treating PhysicianMedical OpinionMandatory Settlement Conference
References
Case No. ADJ4571860
Regular
Oct 16, 2008

FRANK REID vs. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

The Appeals Board reversed the trial judge's decision, finding the applicant's skin cancer was not an insidious, progressive disease and thus jurisdiction over permanent disability could not be reserved. They also disallowed apportionment of the applicant's 37 percent permanent disability, as he had no prior awards and was covered by a statutory exception for peace officer injuries. The Board established July 28, 2003, as the permanent and stationary date and corrected the date of injury to July 28, 2003.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFrank ReidCounty of San DiegoCriminal Investigator IVindustrial injuryskin cancerinsidious disease processpermanent and stationarypermanent disabilityapportionment
References
Showing 1-10 of 8,945 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational