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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ8118860
Regular
Jul 25, 2012

REBECCA BURSON BROWN vs. NEC ELECTRONICS, MITSUI SUMITOMO MARINE MANAGEMENT

This case involves a defendant's petition for removal seeking to overturn a prior administrative order denying their request for a third-party credit without prejudice. The defendant argued a due process violation, while the applicant suggested a settlement was anticipated. The Appeals Board denied removal because the prior denial was without prejudice, allowing the defendant to refile with proper documentation regarding net recovery and employer negligence. The Board found no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to the defendant from the WCJ's procedural ruling.

Petition for RemovalThird Party CreditLabor Code section 3861Employer NegligenceDue ProcessWCJ OrderWithout PrejudiceNet RecoveryApplicant ObjectionWCAB Rule 10843
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Case No. ADJ4250427 (MON 0359204)
Regular
Sep 16, 2011

ANA AGUILAR vs. METRO BUILDING MAINTENANCE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

In this case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order dismissing applicant Ana Aguilar's claim for lack of prosecution. The Board found that applicant's attorney was relieved as counsel and had lost contact with the applicant prior to the dismissal order, raising due process concerns. The dismissal order was based on a defendant's petition and a notice of intention to dismiss, but the Board found no evidence that the applicant actually received these notices. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level to ensure the applicant has an opportunity to be heard.

WCAB Rule 10582dismissal for lack of prosecutionex parte orderdue processlack of noticepetition for dismissalnotice of intention to dismissmotion to be relieved as counselcumulative traumamaintenance worker
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Case No. ADJ12619223
Regular
Dec 28, 2020

FELIX RODRIGUEZ vs. SITEWORKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY

The Applicant filed a timely Petition for Reconsideration. The Board failed to act on the petition within the statutory 60-day limit, but tolled this period due to a misplaced file, citing due process principles. However, the Applicant subsequently withdrew the Petition for Reconsideration. Therefore, the Board dismissed the withdrawn Petition for Reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationLabor Code section 5909Administrative Law JudgeDue ProcessTollingMisplaced FileShipley v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Statutory Time LimitsWithdrawn PetitionDismissal Order
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Case No. ADJ6890644
Regular
Jun 18, 2012

OSCAR DE LEON vs. KOHLS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for four lien claimants who were denied due process. The WCJ had issued Orders to Pay, purporting to fully satisfy lien claims, without conducting a trial because the applicant was absent. The Board held that lien claimants are entitled to a trial to present evidence and make a record, regardless of applicant attendance. Therefore, the Orders to Pay were rescinded and the case returned for further proceedings and a new decision, including potential lien trials.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrders To PayLien ClaimantDue ProcessWCJAdministrative Law JudgeTrial LevelRescindedSubstantial Justice
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Case No. ADJ4604540 (VNO 0382502)
Regular
Apr 25, 2011

DOREEN JONES vs. DAVID & BARBARA SALKIN, ITT SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award. The WCJ had awarded vocational rehabilitation services and maintenance allowance at a delayed rate, plus penalties and interest, based on a final Rehabilitation Unit determination. However, the Board found that the WCJ exceeded the scope of the issues presented at the hearing, denying the defendant due process. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for clarification and proper adjudication of all outstanding issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVocational Rehabilitation UnitVocational Rehabilitation Maintenance AllowanceVRMAJoint Findings and AwardWorkers' Compensation JudgeWCJRehabilitation UnitDue ProcessJurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ2652722 (VNO 0436560)
Regular
Jul 31, 2015

ABDULLAH JOMAA vs. ROOHANIS 76 STATION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION For FREMONT INDEMNITY COMPANY, In Liquidation

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a WCJ's order allowing a physician's lien. The defendant argued it was denied due process due to lack of notice regarding the lien and subsequent proceedings. The WCAB found the defendant was indeed denied due process because they did not receive adequate notice of the lien claim or the proceedings. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien conferenceDue processNoticeDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedStatute of limitationsLachesOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseNotice of Intention to allow lien
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Case No. ADJ603509 (LAO 888258)
Regular
Oct 25, 2010

PATRICIA NUNEZ vs. MAINSTAY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

This case concerns lien claimants seeking reconsideration of a prior Board decision. The Board denied their petition, affirming its prior ruling that they failed to prove they were part of the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) when providing services. Lien claimants' arguments regarding the MPN's validity and due process were waived due to untimeliness and failure to raise issues earlier. Furthermore, the Board found no denial of due process as lien claimants had actual notice of the defendant's petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMedical Provider Network (MPN)Lien ClaimantsReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAdministrative Law Judge (WCJ)Compromise and ReleaseDue ProcessService of Process
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Case No. ADJ8613826
Regular
May 02, 2016

WALTER D. VILLATORO vs. POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, ZURICH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing lien claimant Innovative Orthopedic Services' lien. The lien claimant argued it was denied due process because it never received notice of a lien conference or a Notice of Intention to Dismiss (NIT). The WCAB found that the lien claimant's due process rights were violated due to a lack of record of proper service of the NIT and any further lien conference notice. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to DismissCompromise and ReleaseDue processNotice of Lien ConferenceAdministrative law judgeRescindVoid ab initio
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