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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ10009703 ADJ10043837
Regular
Feb 19, 2019

ZULAY DAVILA vs. EMPLOYERS RESOURCE GROUP, VENSURE HR, INC., LCF LIBERTY JR, LLC/SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA, PROPORTION FOODS, LLC/REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's decision due to a due process violation. The WCJ had determined employment by ERG without providing ERG notice and an opportunity to be heard. The WCAB returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings to determine employment status. Issues of insurance coverage will be subject to mandatory arbitration once employment is established.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVENSURE HRSecurity National Insurance CompanyProportion FoodsLLCREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIESAMTRUST NORTH AMERICAEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES GROUPINC.
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Case No. ADJ265314 (LAO 0790236)
Regular
May 21, 2009

VICTORIA RODRIGUEZ vs. THIBIANT INTERNATIONAL, INC., FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY, SELECT PERSONNEL SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCATION, LEGION INSURANCE CO.

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant injured while working for a special employer, Thibiant International, insured by Fireman's Fund. The applicant was hired by a general employer, Select Personnel, whose insurer, Legion Insurance, became insolvent. The California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) paid benefits but argued its coverage was excluded by Fireman's Fund being "other insurance." The Appeals Board affirmed Fireman's Fund's liability as the special employer's insurer and reversed CIGA's dismissal, finding Fireman's Fund owed CIGA reimbursement for benefits paid. The Board also deemed Fireman's Fund's challenge to the reimbursement amount waived due to failure to raise it at trial.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVictoria RodriguezThibiant InternationalInc.Fireman's Fund Insurance CompanySelect Personnel ServicesCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGALegion Insurance Companyliquidation
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Case No. ADJ4684775 (VEN 0117727) ADJ4381820 (VEN 0117723)
Regular
Dec 19, 2011

JOANNE LUTZ, JOANN LUTZ vs. RUSSELL WARNER dba ROTO ROOTER SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for PAULA INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, and for FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, LINDA McDONALD, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior ruling, allowing CIGA to pursue reimbursement from State Farm for benefits paid due to applicant's industrial injuries. The Board found that unlike a request to alter a prior award, CIGA's petition sought to enforce its statutory right to reimbursement from "available" insurance under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9). Since State Farm, as a jointly and severally liable insurer, appears to be such "available" insurance, the case is remanded for further proceedings on CIGA's reimbursement claim.

California Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAPaula Insurance CompanyFremont Insurance CompanyState Farm Insurance Companystipulated awardreconsiderationreimbursementcontributionother insurance
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Case No. SBR 309137
Regular
Aug 28, 2007

JOSE CARMONA vs. ARROW EMPLOYMENT SERVICES dba ARROW STAFFING SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, by CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES, KELLY PRODUCTIONS, INC., FARMDALE CREAMERY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is reconsidering a prior award due to CIGA's contention that the applicant's claim is not a "covered claim" because other insurance was available. The central issue is whether the special employer's (Farmdale Creamery) workers' compensation policy with SCIF constitutes "other insurance" under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9), which would exclude the claim from CIGA's coverage. The case is remanded for further proceedings to definitively determine the availability of this "other insurance" and its impact on CIGA's liability.

CIGALegion Insurance CompanyArrow Employment ServicesFarmdale CreameryState Compensation Insurance Fundcovered claimother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)general employerspecial employer
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Case No. GOL 86641, GOL 99800
Regular
Aug 07, 2008

MIGUEL TORRES vs. HENDRY TELEPHONE PRODUCTS, CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY/ROYAL & SUNALLIANCE INSURANCE, HR3 STAFFING SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to correct errors in the original award, specifically the misidentification of employers and their insurers. The WCAB rescinded the prior award and returned the case for further proceedings to determine the existence of a cumulative injury and clarify employer liability. The Board also noted that Connecticut Indemnity's policy likely constitutes "other insurance," thus precluding CIGA's involvement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJoint Findings and AwardReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryNeckRight Upper ExtremityCarpal Tunnel SyndromeCubital Tunnel SyndromeHeadachesDizziness
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Case No. ADJ7989476 ADJ9983597 ADJ9983898
Regular
Jun 18, 2018

MARIA MIRANDA vs. KOOSHAREM dba SELECT STAFFING dba SELECT FOCUS, EVANS MANUFACTURING, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE (CIGA) Adjusted by SEDGWICK for ULLICO CASUALTY, in liquidation, TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE

This case involves a dispute over workers' compensation insurance liability for injuries sustained by applicant Maria Miranda in 2011 while employed by Select Staffing (general employer) and Evans Manufacturing (special employer). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the arbitrator's decision because the evidence, particularly insurance policy endorsements, was not adequately identified and admitted. The WCAB found the record insufficient to determine which insurer, ACE American Insurance Company or Truck Insurance Exchange, is primarily liable for benefits. The matter is returned to the arbitrator to establish a complete and proper record for a new decision, addressing the specific requirements for insurance endorsements limiting coverage.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and OrderInsurance LiabilityGeneral EmployerSpecial EmployerACE American Insurance CompanyTruck Insurance ExchangeCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGA
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Case No. ADJ2480026
Regular
Aug 26, 2011

CHAD IMES vs. SCENARIO DESIGNS, INC., EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, POWER PAYROLL, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reversed a prior ruling and ordered Everest National Insurance Company to reimburse CIGA for benefits paid to the applicant. The Board found that Everest was "other insurance" available under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9) because its insured, Scenario Designs, Inc., employed the applicant on the date of injury. This decision clarifies that reimbursement to CIGA does not alter the original award and aligns with statutory limitations on CIGA's liability. Everest is now obligated to reimburse CIGA and administer future benefits.

CIGAEverest National Insurance CompanyLegion Insurance CompanyScenario DesignsPower PayrollInc.other insurancereimbursementdate of injurygeneral-special employment
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Case No. ADJ7959316 ADJ8228747
Regular
Jul 05, 2018

ALAN LIVHITS vs. DEPENDABLE CARE TRANSPORTATION, DEPENDABLE CARE AMBULANCE, SUSSEX INSURANCE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY, PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address defendant California Insurance Company's (CIC) contentions. CIC disputes the arbitrator's finding that applicant was not employed by Dependable Care Ambulance and argues that certain insurance policies should provide coverage under equitable principles. The Board found the arbitrator's decision lacked an adequate evidentiary record, specifically noting the failure to admit and clearly identify documentary evidence. Therefore, the matter is returned to the arbitrator to create a complete record before issuing a new decision.

ADJ7959316ADJ8228747Dependable Care TransportationDependable Care AmbulanceCalifornia Insurance CompanyPraetorian Insurance CompanySussex Insurance CompanyPetition for ReconsiderationArbitratorLabor Code Section 5500.5
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Case No. STK 0142666
Regular
Jan 17, 2008

DAVID SOTO vs. ADVANCED PACKING & DISTRIBUTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION On Behalf Of RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, In Liquidation

This case involves a workers' compensation claim where the applicant sustained an injury while employed by both a general employer (Remedy) and a special employer (Advanced). Remedy's insurer, Reliance, became insolvent, leading CIGA to assume potential liability. The WCJ found that Advanced's insurer, SCIF, provided "other insurance" under Insurance Code § 1063.1(c)(9), thus relieving CIGA of responsibility. The Appeals Board denied SCIF's reconsideration, affirming that SCIF's policy constituted "other insurance" and that CIGA is a last resort insurer.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCIGAReliance Insurance Companyliquidationspecial employergeneral employerother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)covered claimsjoint and several liability
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