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Case No. ADJ6939769
Regular
Sep 28, 2010

RONY BONILLA vs. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, rescinding the prior Findings and Award. The Board found the original decision void *ab initio* due to the Administrative Law Judge's failure to serve the Minutes of Hearing and Summary of Evidence and issue a Notice of Intent to Submit. This procedural defect deprived the defendant of due process and the opportunity to object. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardMinutes of HearingSummary of EvidenceLabor Code section 5313Board Rule 10562(a)(2)Notice of Intent to SubmitDue ProcessExpedited Hearing
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Case No. ADJ 7941996
Regular
Apr 26, 2016

ROBERTO ALVAREZ vs. LINK STAFFING, INC., ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a disputed lien dismissal where the lien claimant's representative allegedly falsified hearing minutes to obtain the rescission of a dismissal order. The Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration because the rescission order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted removal due to serious allegations of misconduct, remanding the case to the WCJ for an evidentiary hearing on whether the representative appeared, tampered with records, or made false statements. The WCJ is also tasked with making findings and recommendations on potential sanctions under Labor Code section 5813.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien DismissalPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalMinutes of HearingFraudMisconductSanctionsLabor Code Section 5813
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Case No. ADJ8227287; ADJ8227026 ADJ8269969
Regular
Jul 16, 2012

RICCARDO VALLEJO vs. SAVE MART SUPERMARKET, PEGASUS RISK MANAGEMENT

The Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, which sought to overturn a WCJ's decision to deny enforcement of subpoenas duces tecum prior to the applicant's deposition. The applicant claimed denial of due process, arguing he was entitled to documents before his deposition on May 16, 2012. However, the WCJ had scheduled a hearing on the discovery issue for June 20, 2012, and the applicant's attorney failed to appear at that hearing. The Board found no clear grievance with the prior ex parte denial given the subsequent non-appearance, and therefore denied the petition.

Petition for RemovalSubpoenas Duces TecumEx parte hearingDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedPriority hearingDiscovery PetitionQualified Medical EvaluatorLabor Code section 4062.1WCJAttorney's fees
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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. VNO 0509254
Regular
Apr 17, 2008

CAROL LEVENSON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a claim for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus allegedly caused by noise exposure during firearms training. The Appeals Board found the opinion of the Agreed Medical Evaluator, Dr. Grossan, to be substantial evidence, concluding that the applicant's conditions were not work-related. Consequently, the Board denied the applicant's claim for hearing loss and tinnitus, awarding only reimbursement for medical-legal liens.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalTemporary DisabilityFindings and AwardLicensing Program AnalystBilateral Hearing LossFirearms TrainingShooting RangeTinnitusQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
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Case No. ADJ16783938; ADJ16778187
Regular
Aug 28, 2025

Polly Mark Dizon vs. Spears Manufacturing Company, Zurich San Francisco

Applicant Polly Mark Dizon filed applications for cumulative and specific injuries. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) issued a Findings and Order (F&O) requiring additional Qualified Medical Examination (QME) panels, which the defendant opposed. Defendant filed a Petition for Removal, arguing they would suffer substantial prejudice. The Appeals Board granted the Petition for Removal, finding that due process was violated as no evidentiary record was made, and the Minutes of Hearing were unclear. Consequently, the May 24, 2024 F&O was rescinded, and the matter returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.

Petition for RemovalQualified Medical Examinationsubstantial prejudiceMinutes of HearingOrdered Off CalendarFindings and OrderHearing LossHeadachesNeurologyAudiology
References
Case No. ADJ8202286; ADJ8202308
Regular
Jul 23, 2013

BRADLEY WHEELER vs. COUTS HEATING & COOLING, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

The Appeals Board dismissed Zurich's unverified Petition for Removal due to procedural defects and its misrepresentation of the record. The Board also removed the cases to itself on its own motion and issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions on Zurich for frivolous actions. The Board directed the WCJ to hold a priority hearing to determine if Seabright should be joined as a party and to resolve issues regarding alternative dispute resolution provisions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalDismissedSanctionsLabor Code Section 3201.7Alternative Dispute ResolutionWCIRBSocial Security EarningsPetition for DismissalOff Calendar
References
Case No. ADJ10243783
Regular
Jan 27, 2017

PEDRO GALARZA SALAZAR vs. HOMEY PET STATION, MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO., FARMERS INSURANCE CO.

The applicant sought reconsideration of a case dismissed for the applicant's attorney's failure to appear at a priority conference and respond to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss. Although the attorney did not appear at the scheduled time, he did appear later that morning and addressed the WCJ. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board found that the WCJ should have treated the applicant's subsequent appearance as an objection and scheduled a hearing, rather than dismissing the case.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing CasePriority ConferenceNotice of Intent to DismissFailure to AppearWCJApplicant's AttorneyMinutes of HearingObjection
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Case No. ADJ8944738, ADJ8028796, ADJ8030015
Regular
Jan 21, 2014

MANUEL GODOY vs. CARGILL BEEF PACKERS, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Zenith Insurance Company, Lamanuzzi and Pantaleo

The Appeals Board granted petitions for removal by defendants Cargill Beef Packers and Zenith Insurance Company, rescinding a prior order consolidating three workers' compensation cases. Consolidation was deemed premature due to significant prejudice and potential trial delay, particularly concerning Zenith's pending statute of limitations and post-termination defenses. The Board ordered the January 30, 2014 priority hearing in Zenith's case to proceed as scheduled. Future consolidation considerations will require notice to all parties.

Petition for RemovalConsolidation OrderPrejudiceTrial DelayCumulative TraumaSpecific InjuryAgreed Medical ExaminersAOE/COE TrialStatute of Limitations DefensePost-Termination Defense
References
Case No. ADJ11085852
Regular
Nov 02, 2018

DEONTE WALKER vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES

The applicant sought removal of a Notice of Hearing alleging prejudice from a full-day trial instead of an expedited hearing for his admitted industrial injury to the psyche and stress. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, emphasizing that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of irreparable harm. The WCAB found that the scheduled trial was justified by the complexity and witness testimony, and an expedited hearing was not guaranteed to be earlier. Therefore, the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

Petition for RemovalIndustrial InjuryPsycheStressWCJNotice of HearingExpedited HearingFull-Day TrialSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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