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Case No. ADJ10053885
Regular
Dec 24, 2015

MARK NEVITT vs. PARAMOUNT PAINTING, MARKEL SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for removal, overturning an order denying a change of venue. The WCAB found that venue was proper in Santa Barbara because the applicant resides and his attorney's principal place of business is located there. The Board determined that the Santa Barbara office provides the same essential services as other district offices, making it a valid location for venue under Labor Code section 5501.5. Consequently, the case venue was transferred to the Santa Barbara District Office.

Petition for RemovalOrder Denying Change of VenueLabor Code Section 5501.5VenueDistrict OfficeSanta Barbara District OfficeSan Luis Obispo District OfficeApplicant's ResidencePlace of InjuryAttorney's Principal Place of Business
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Case No. ADJ8214863
Regular
Sep 23, 2014

JOEL PRECIADO vs. DECORATOR'S PLACE CORPORATION, THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY

Defendants Hartford and Southern Insurance Company seek reconsideration of the WCJ's finding of a cumulative trauma injury with a date range. Hartford argues the date of injury should be no later than April 10, 2010, based on applicant's testimony and AME report. Southern contends there are two separate cumulative injuries, with dates of April 2010 and January 8, 2012, requiring separate liability determinations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior findings, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, emphasizing the need for a single date of injury determination and potential apportionment.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDJOEL PRECIADODECORATOR'S PLACE CORPORATIONTHE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANYSOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8214863OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATIONDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATIONCUMULATIVE TRAUMA INJURYLABOR CODE SECTION 5412
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Case No. ANA 402211
Regular
Apr 14, 2008

CHERYL BUTLER DARBY vs. BARSTOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT c/o SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, overturning a prior order denying a change of venue. The Board found the defendant's objection to venue was timely filed, based on the applicant's attorney's principal place of business. Consequently, venue was changed to the San Bernardino district office, where the applicant resides and the injury occurred.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueLabor Code section 5501.5(c)WCAB Rule 10410Principal Place of BusinessTimely ObjectionApplicant ResidenceCounty of InjurySan Bernardino District OfficeSanta Ana District Office
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Case No. ADJ9443988
Regular
Aug 13, 2014

THELMA MANNING vs. CITY OF VACAVILLE; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By INNOVATIVE CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

The applicant sought reconsideration of a venue transfer order in a workers' compensation case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the order transferring venue was not a final order, and thus not subject to reconsideration. Even if considered for removal, no significant prejudice or irreparable harm was demonstrated. The Board found that the defendant's timely objection to the applicant's chosen venue based on her attorney's location appropriately triggered a venue transfer to the county of the applicant's residence or place of injury.

WCABvenue transferreconsideration petitioninterlocutory orderfinal ordergood causedue processconvenience of witnessesapplicant's residenceattorney's place of business
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Case No. ADJ13061844
Regular
Dec 28, 2020

RON PETTWAY vs. TRILLIUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied the defendant's request to compel the applicant's attendance at an in-person medical evaluation. The WCAB found that the administrative law judge improperly denied the petition solely due to the Shelter in Place Order. The Board clarified that emergency regulations permit medical-legal evaluations during the state of emergency and returned the matter to the trial level to determine if the evaluation could proceed under these regulations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalMedical Legal EvaluationQualified Medical EvaluatorShelter in Place OrderLabor CodeCompel AttendanceRescind OrderReturn to Trial LevelTelehealth
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Case No. ADJ10444519
Regular
Apr 11, 2019

JORGE ZUNIGA vs. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC., ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, upholding an administrative law judge's order to change venue to the San Diego District Office. The defendant argued improper service of the venue change petition and the subsequent order, but the Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, deferring the service and sanctions issue to the trial court. The venue change was justified by applicant's attorney's principal place of business being in San Diego and the injury's location.

Petition for RemovalChange of VenueWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJService of ProcessSanctionsLabor Code Section 5501.5Cumulative TraumaApplication for Adjudication of ClaimGood Cause
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Case No. ADJ 8101286
Regular
Apr 09, 2012

BLANCA LARA vs. FOSTER FARMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Foster Farms' petition for removal, upholding the initial decision to deny a change of venue. The defendant argued for transfer to the Long Beach office based on Labor Code Section 5501.5, claiming the applicant's attorney's principal place of business was an improper venue choice. However, the WCAB found venue appropriate in Los Angeles County, as the applicant resided there, and the injury allegedly occurred there. No other grounds for good cause to transfer venue were established.

Petition for RemovalVenueLabor Code Section 5501.5Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeCumulative TraumaPrincipal Place of BusinessObjectionsChange of VenueApplicant Residence
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Case No. ADJ2854714 (MON 0360433)
Regular
Jun 24, 2011

DAVID FRENCH vs. WARNER BROTHERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding a change of venue. The WCAB granted removal, rescinded the prior order changing venue to Long Beach, and denied the applicant's request for a venue change. The WCAB found the applicant failed to demonstrate good cause for the change, as the primary reason cited was the convenience of his new attorney, not the applicant or witnesses. The Board also noted the defendant's objection regarding witness convenience and the employer's location, highlighting the improper burden of proof placed on the defendant by the judge.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalChange of VenueLabor CodeWCAB RulePre-trial orderInterlocutory orderGood CauseBurden of Proof
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Case No. ADJ7669691
Regular
Aug 02, 2012

Ellis Hobbs vs. New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Great Divine Insurance Company c/o Berkley Specialty Underwriting Managers

Great Divide Insurance Company (GDIC) sought to change venue from Anaheim to San Francisco for a workers' compensation claim filed by applicant Ellis Hobbs. Hobbs initially chose Anaheim as the venue based on his attorney's principal place of business. GDIC timely objected to this venue selection, as permitted by Labor Code section 5501.5(c). Because Hobbs does not reside in California and his last injurious exposure occurred in San Francisco, the Appeals Board granted GDIC's Petition for Removal and ordered the venue changed to the San Francisco district office.

Petition for RemovalVenueLabor Code section 5501.5Principal place of businessObjection to Venue SelectionLast alleged injurious exposureSan Francisco district officeAnaheim district officeWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition to Change Venue
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Case No. ADJ8017582
Regular
Aug 02, 2012

RONALD BRENT ALEXANDER vs. NEW YORK GIANTS, BERKLEY SPECIALTY; PITTSBURG STEELERS; ARIZONA CARDINALS; CAROLINA PANTHERS

This case involves a dispute over venue for a workers' compensation claim filed by a former professional football player. The applicant initially selected the Santa Ana district office based on his attorney's principal place of business. However, the defendant insurance carrier timely objected to this venue, arguing that pursuant to Labor Code section 5501.5(c), venue must be in the county of the applicant's residence or last injurious exposure if an objection is raised. As the applicant does not reside in California, the Board granted the petition for removal and remanded the case to determine the county of last exposure to establish proper venue.

Petition for RemovalVenue TransferLabor Code Section 5501.5Principal Place of BusinessObjection to VenueLast Injurious ExposureWCAB Rule 10410Applicant's ResidenceIndustrial InjuryProfessional Football Player
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