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. ADJ7037201
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

Eddie Avakian vs. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ADMINSURE

This case involves an applicant police officer seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that awarded 72% permanent partial disability. The applicant contended the WCJ erred by excluding sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunction from the disability rating and by apportioning his cardiovascular disability. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the original award, and found the applicant's sexual dysfunction and sleep disorder compensable. The matter was returned to the trial level for a new decision, with the WCAB stating it would not disturb other findings, including the hypertension apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEddie AvakianCity of Baldwin ParkPermissibly Self-InsuredAdministered By ADMINSUREADJ7037201Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings and Award and OrderAdministrative Law Judge
References
Case No. ADJ9060523
Regular
Sep 22, 2025

JOANNA PEREZ vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

Applicant Joanna Perez sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision which found she sustained industrial injury in the form of sleep disorder and psyche, and was temporarily disabled from January 29, 2014, through August 25, 2022. Defendant County of Riverside contended a lack of substantial medical evidence for these findings. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, affirming the WCJ's reliance on credible applicant testimony and reports from Agreed Medical Evaluator Dr. Levine and Qualified Medical Evaluator Dr. Kim. The Board also upheld the finding of psychiatric injury based on Dr. Flores's predominant causation analysis and noted the defendant waived the good faith personnel action defense.

AOE/COEsleep disorderpsyche injurytemporary disabilityMMIsubstantial medical evidencepredominant causationRolda analysisgood faith personnel actionPolysomnogram
References
Case No. ADJ1555913 (LAO 0880260)
Regular
Nov 09, 2016

Larry Joseph Madrid vs. P&O Cold Logistics, The Travelers Insurance Company

This case concerns the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding the replacement of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in neurology. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as a petition for reconsideration and treated it as a petition for removal, which was subsequently denied. The majority found that the order for a new QME panel was not a final decision and that the applicant failed to show substantial prejudice or irreparable harm warranting removal. The dissenting opinion argues that there was insufficient evidence of a disqualifying conflict of interest for the neurologist and that the defendant waived any objection by their delay and "doctor shopping" tactics.

QME paneldisqualifying conflict of interestsecondary treating physicianPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Director Rule 41.5(d)(4)discovery ordersubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmwaiver
References
Case No. ADJ1885105
Regular
Dec 16, 2010

SCOTT SIMONS vs. SUPERHEAT SERVICES, INC., SPECIALTY RISK PLEASANTON

The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding penalties and attorney fees, finding no evidence of unreasonable delay by the defendant. The Board granted the defendant's petition in part, reversing the order for a medical-legal examination by Dr. Sadoff for left knee surgery due to an underdeveloped record. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's award of significant medical treatments, including home care, a motorized wheelchair, and neurological treatment for dementia, finding the treating physician's opinions more persuasive than utilization review denials. Finally, the Board clarified that transportation expenses are only for medical and medical-legal appointments, not legal ones.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardFurther Medical TreatmentDr. DeSallesDr. SadoffHome CareMotorized WheelchairTilt-Table TestENG Study
References
Case No. ADJ6776516
Regular
May 30, 2017

FRANCIS HARGREAVES vs. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, ACE USA INSURANCE CO.

This case involves an applicant seeking workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained on the job, including to his back, left shoulder, left wrist, and psyche, as well as complex regional pain syndrome, coronary artery disease, and a sleep disorder. The defendant sought reconsideration of the initial award, arguing that the medical evidence did not support the $90\%$ permanent disability finding. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, affirming the findings of injury and treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome but reducing the permanent disability to $88\%$ by excluding the sleep disorder impairment due to insufficient objective evidence. The applicant's permanent disability payments were recalculated and ordered to commence from January 21, 2011.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFrancis HargreavesSouthwest AirlinesACE USA Insurance Co.Sedgwick CMSADJ6776516Opinion and Order Granting Petition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderAOE/COEback injury
References
Case No. ADJ3680893
Regular
Apr 12, 2010

ELSA RIVAS vs. THOR CALIFORNIA, INC., CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration as it was not filed from a final order. However, the Board treated the petition as a removal, granted it, and rescinded the prior ruling. The Board then admitted all medical reports marked for identification at trial, finding that the determination of substantial medical evidence goes to weight, not admissibility. The applicant's motion to further develop the record was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationRemovalFindings of FactRulingsMedical ReportsAdmissibilitySubstantial Medical EvidenceDevelop the RecordInterlocutory Decisions
References
Showing 1-6 of 6 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