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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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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
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Case No. ADJ8905655
Regular
Nov 09, 2015

JAN MELLEMA vs. CHEVRON, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Zurich's Petition for Reconsideration and denied its Petition for Removal. Zurich sought reconsideration of an order joining it as a defendant, but the Board found that reconsideration is only available for final orders, not interlocutory ones like party joinder. While Zurich's petition was timely, the Board denied removal because Zurich failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm from the joinder. The Board remanded the case for further proceedings to determine the correct parties.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalJoinder of Party DefendantInterlocutory OrderFinal OrderSubstantive RightIrreparable HarmDefective ServiceTimeliness
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Case No. ADJ3388432 (LBO 0364594)
Regular
Oct 14, 2013

ANDRES MONTES vs. ORANGE COUNTY NURSERY, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was not filed from a final order determining substantive rights or liabilities. However, the Board treated it as a Petition for Removal, granted it, rescinded the July 31, 2013 Order Joining Party Defendant, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This action was taken because the order joining CIGA, though potentially correct, was considered an interlocutory procedural decision unsuitable for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationFinal OrderSubstantive RightInterlocutoryPetition for RemovalGrant RemovalRescind OrderReturn to Trial LevelOrder Joining Party DefendantWCJ Report
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Case No. ADJ8743098
Regular
Feb 07, 2017

REGULO HERNANDEZ AGUILAR vs. PRIMA PIZZA d/b/a DOMINOS PIZZA, HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The defendant sought to overturn an order compelling the deposition of their claims adjuster, arguing it was intended to harass. However, the WCAB found the order was an interlocutory procedural decision, not a final order subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the defendant failed to demonstrate the extraordinary circumstances required for removal.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWCJ Orderdepositionclaims adjusterPetition to QuashPetition to Compelfinal orderinterlocutory order
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Case No. ADJ8283873
Regular
Jun 07, 2016

DANIEL CRUZ vs. BROWN SHOE COMPANY, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed in error, mistakenly addressing an order that did not exist. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm from the Administrative Law Judge's order dismissing the defendant's own petition to dismiss for lack of prosecution. The dismissal of the defendant's petition was appropriate and the Board's actions are affirmed.

WCABPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing PetitionLack of ProsecutionRule 10582Application for AdjudicationPetition for Order Compelling AttendanceMedical ExaminationQME
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Case No. ADJ8225399
Regular
Jun 21, 2016

JOSE VALDEZ vs. GIGI AG, GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO., AIG PROPERTY CASUALTY, WEST COAST STAFFING, SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE DALLAS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Granite State Insurance's Petition for Reconsideration because it sought to appeal a non-final order, specifically the order joining them as a party defendant. While acknowledging the petition might be timely, the WCAB treated it as a Petition for Removal. The WCAB denied the Petition for Removal, adopting the WCJ's reasoning that Granite State Insurance failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision is later issued.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalNon-final orderInterlocutory orderWCJOrder joining partySubstantive rightThreshold issueSignificant prejudice
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Case No. ADJ8183477
Regular
Jan 14, 2016

DOLORES MOSELEY vs. NOIA RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC., ICW GROUP/INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Dolores Moseley's petition for reconsideration. The petition was untimely as it sought reconsideration of an award made over a year prior to filing. Furthermore, the petition was unverified and lacked specificity regarding the issues and legal arguments. Finally, the orders Moseley sought to reconsider were either vacated or deemed non-final procedural decisions, rendering the petition moot.

Labor Code Section 132aPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeOrder Dismissing PetitionOrder Vacating Trial DateStipulations with Request for AwardTimelinessJurisdictionalVerification
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Case No. ADJ8944782
Regular
Sep 24, 2015

MARLYN HERNANDEZ vs. PINK HOUSE IMPORTS, LLC, PROCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY

Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. sought reconsideration of discovery orders denying its objections, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed its petition. The Board found that the orders were interlocutory and thus not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, Citywide, not being a party to the underlying case and not demonstrating lien claimant status, lacked standing to object or file the petition. The Board clarified that the proper procedure for contesting interlocutory discovery orders is a petition for removal, but only parties aggrieved may file it.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition to QuashSubpoena Duces TecumStandingFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderDiscovery MattersLien ClaimantWCAB Rule 10843Petition for Removal
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Case No. ADJ6501139
Regular
Mar 09, 2010

AARON GOMEZ vs. SUNWOOD DOORS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, which argued that Pacific Employers' Insurance Company, the terminal carrier, was a necessary party. The Board adopted the presiding judge's report, finding no basis for removal. Additionally, the applicant's petition for removal was dismissed as untimely. The case will proceed to trial without the joined carrier.

Petition for RemovalContinuous Trauma ClaimTerminal CarrierDue Process RightsPetition for Leave to File Supplemental PetitionApplicant's AnswerPetition for SanctionsPresiding Workers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeOrder for TrialJoinder of Party
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