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Case No. ADJ8925091, ADJ6820644
Regular
Aug 29, 2017

ALFRED MCKNIGHT vs. CITY OF SANTA MONICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ). The Board found that the petition lacked specific facts demonstrating bias, an unqualified opinion on the merits, or enmity, as required by statute. Furthermore, the Board denied the petition for a change of venue due to the applicant failing to provide sufficient reasons for the request. The WCJ's report, detailing these deficiencies, was adopted and incorporated into the Board's decision.

Petition for DisqualificationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJLabor Code section 5311Code of Civil Procedure section 641biasprejudiceunqualified opinionfactual basisevidentiary basis
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Case No. ADJ7427597
Regular
Jan 05, 2011

JESUS CAZARES vs. SILVER OAK WINE CELLARS LP, REPUBLIC INDEMNITY ENCINO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ correctly denied the venue change petition as it failed to comply with procedural requirements. Either party may seek a venue change at the trial level upon proper petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueLabor Code section 5501.5Venue ObjectionAdjudication Case NumberCalifornia Code of Regulations 10410Substantive RightsFinal Order
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Case No. ADJ11099310
Regular
Mar 19, 2018

TYLER SANCHEZ vs. THE JACMAR COMPANIES dba SHAKEY'S PIZZA; INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying a change of venue was not a final order, and thus not subject to reconsideration. The Petition for Removal was denied because the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Furthermore, the defendant's failure to file a proof of service with its initial petition and its failure to serve the applicant on the venue change request were grounds for denial. Even with a late submission of proof of service, the failure to serve the applicant on the venue change petition was a fatal defect.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalChange of VenueProof of ServiceLabor Code Section 5501.5(c)WCAB Rule 10450(f)Non-final OrderSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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Case No. ADJ7038048
Regular
May 27, 2010

AUDREY COLEMAN vs. AEP-SPAN, XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. The WCAB noted the defendant's change of venue petition was untimely under Labor Code section 5501.5(c). Parties are advised to seek a venue change at the trial level if appropriate.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalChange of VenueUntimely PetitionLabor Code Section 5501.5(c)Final OrderAdministrative Law JudgeWCJ ReportSignificant Prejudice
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Case No. ADJ7188295
Regular
Aug 02, 2010

TRACEY CALHOUN vs. RAMONA MANOR CONVALESCENT HOME, ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the employer's petition for removal and dismissed their petition for reconsideration. The employer sought to change venue from Los Angeles to Riverside based on the applicant's location and injury site. The Board found the order denying the venue change was procedural, not a final order, thus dismissing the reconsideration petition. They also denied removal, noting the employer's failure to verify the petition and lack of demonstrated irreparable harm or substantial prejudice.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalChange of VenueWCJ OrderFinal OrderSubstantive RightsProcedural OrderVerificationAppeals Board Rule 10410
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Case No. ADJ10962162
Regular
May 17, 2018

ANNA MONTANARO vs. KEY CODE MEDIA, INC., HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration because the order changing venue was not a final decision. The WCAB granted a petition for removal and rescinded the order changing venue to investigate whether the defendant received proper notice and an opportunity to object to the venue change. This due process concern arose because there was no proof of service for the notice of intent to change venue. The matter was returned to the Presiding WCJ for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Changing VenueNotice of Intent to Change VenueDue ProcessProof of ServiceInterlocutory OrderFinal OrderSubstantive Right
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Case No. Misc. No. 254
En Banc
Jan 20, 2012

Applicant vs. Respondent

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Daniel Escamilla's Petition for Change of Venue, denied his Request for an Immediate Stay, but granted his Petition for Removal. The decision affirmed the relieving of his counsel and continued the hearing to provide a final opportunity to obtain new counsel.

Petition for Change of VenuePetition for RemovalRequest for Immediate Stay of ProceedingsWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)Relief of CounselDue ProcessQuasi-Criminal NatureLabor Code Section 5501.6Labor Code Section 4907
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Case No. ADJ6602419
Regular
May 24, 2010

SIPRIANO MARTINEZ (Deceased) MARINA MARTINEZ (Widow) vs. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, ALL AMERICAN RISK LOSS ADMINISTRATORS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order denying a change of venue because the order was procedural, not final. However, the WCAB granted the defendant's petition for removal, finding that the denial of venue change to Bakersfield was an error. The Board concluded that the defendant sufficiently demonstrated good cause under Labor Code section 5501.6 for a venue change to Bakersfield, where the applicant and witnesses reside and the events occurred. Therefore, venue was changed to the Bakersfield District Office.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueLabor Code section 5501.6(b)Due ProcessBakersfield District OfficeSan Francisco District OfficeFinal OrderProcedural OrderPanel Qualified Medical Evaluator
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Case No. ADJ7174342
Regular
Jul 29, 2010

ALVARO CARRILLO vs. CP MANUFACTURING, ZENITH INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was sought from a non-final procedural order, not a final decision on substantive rights. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding their objection to venue untimely. The defendant failed to file their venue objection within the 30-day window and did not provide the required sworn statement regarding receipt of notice. Therefore, venue remains in Los Angeles, though a future venue change for good cause is not precluded.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueFinal OrderProcedural OrderLabor Code section 5501.5(c)Appeals Board rule 10410Untimely ObjectionVenue
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Case No. Misc. No. 254
Significant
Jan 20, 2012

vs. Daniel Escamilla

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismisses a petition for change of venue, denies a request for a stay, but grants a petition for removal. The Board affirms the order relieving the petitioner's counsel, continues the hearing, and sets a new pre-hearing conference schedule to allow the petitioner a final opportunity to obtain new counsel and prepare his case.

Petition for RemovalPetition for Change of VenueWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJRelief of CounselDue ProcessQuasi-Criminal ProceedingDelegation of AuthorityOffer of ProofSuspension or Removal of Privilege
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