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Case No. ADJ3872960
Regular
May 06, 2013

ALONZO WATKINS vs. LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

This case concerns applicant Alonzo Watkins' petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision denying his claim for unpaid benefits totaling $14,269.10. The WCAB denied reconsideration, finding that Watkins failed to provide substantial evidence of non-payment, as the employer presented proof of payment via checks issued over 16 years prior. The WCAB also ruled that Watkins raised the issue of the employer's failure to produce payment records for the first time on appeal, which is impermissible. Furthermore, the WCAB clarified that the record retention requirements for adjusting agencies do not mandate indefinite maintenance of claim files.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryLower ExtremitiesTeacherCompromise and ReleasePayment RecordsProof of PaymentNon-Payment
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Case No. ADJ212916 (VNO 0334702)
Regular
Feb 09, 2011

PETER L. WASCHER vs. AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC., CIGA FOR CAL. COMP. (IN LIQUIDATION), STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a dispute over reimbursement for workers' compensation payments made by CIGA (California Insurance Guarantee Association) on behalf of an insolvent insurer. The arbitrator initially ordered State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) to reimburse CIGA only $105,511.94, pending further proof of payment. CIGA petitioned for reconsideration, arguing it had provided sufficient evidence of payment for the full $719,238.12. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition, finding CIGA's payment records were reliable and unrebutted. Consequently, SCIF was ordered to reimburse CIGA the entire $719,238.12.

CIGASCIFreimbursementarbitrationreconsiderationindustrial injuryAids Healthcare FoundationCal Compmedical paymentsproof of payment
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Case No. ADJ7124599
Regular
Apr 30, 2013

FUENTES vs. CEDARLANE NATURAL, LIBERTY MUTUAL

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a dismissed lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the Judge's reasoning that the lien claimant failed to provide proof of timely payment of the lien activation fee. The Judge noted that the claimant did not present a receipt showing timely payment even when given an extended opportunity. Furthermore, the claimant failed to attach proof of timely payment of the lien activation fee to their petition, a requirement for reconsideration.

ADJ7124599Petition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantWCJ OpinionReport and RecommendationFigueroa v. B.C. Doering Co.Lien Activation FeeDismissalLien ConferenceMinutes of Hearing
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Case No. ADJ7891332
Regular
Sep 05, 2013

ALBERTO PEREZ vs. UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES, LLC

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien claimant's claim. The original order dismissed the lien for failure to timely pay the activation fee, as it was not reflected in EAMS at the time of the lien conference. However, the Appeals Board found that proof of timely payment was subsequently submitted and that the WCJ now has no independent recollection of the conference. Therefore, the Board rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter for further proceedings to allow the lien claimant to present proof of payment.

Lien Activation FeePetition for ReconsiderationDismissed LienWCJ OrderProof of PaymentEAMSPublic Information Search ToolLabor Code 4903.06Declaration of Readiness to ProceedLien Conference
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Case No. ADJ222185
Regular
Apr 02, 2013

RONALD PEREZ vs. BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, YORK INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a lien claimant, Ali Dini, M.D., whose lien was dismissed for failing to pay a required $100 lien activation fee before a scheduled conference. The lien claimant argued the dismissal was invalid due to a clerical error in the case number on the order and system issues preventing timely online payment. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the clerical error did not affect due process and upholding the dismissal because proof of timely payment was not provided. The Board noted the fee was due before the conference, and payment at 4:33 p.m. was too late for an 8:32 a.m. conference.

Lien activation feeDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedLien conferenceEmergency regulationProof of paymentSystem errorClerical errorLabor Code section 4903(b)Dismissal with prejudiceEAMS system
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Case No. SAL 0107814
En Banc
Jun 13, 2007

VALERI HAWKINS vs. AMBERWOOD PRODUCTS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board held that the two-year limitation on temporary disability payments under Labor Code section 4656(c)(1) begins from the date the first payment is actually made, not the date for which the benefit is first owed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardEn Banc DecisionTemporary Disability PaymentLabor Code Section 4656(c)(1)Commencement of PaymentDate of InjuryCompensable WeeksAggregate Disability PaymentsSB 899Legislative Intent
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Case No. ADJ2759696 (VNO 0492027)
Regular
Oct 11, 2010

WOON YOUNG PARK vs. FILM PAYMENT SERVICES, INC., CHARTIS INSURANCE

The Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's decision on the defendant's credit for overpaid temporary disability. The defendant is allowed credit for temporary disability payments made from March 26, 2009, to June 3, 2009, at the temporary disability rate. Further credit is granted for payments made from June 4, 2009, to December 7, 2009, at the permanent disability rate of $185.00 per week. The Board denied further credit due to insufficient evidence regarding post-AME report overpayments.

Petition for ReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityTemporary DisabilityCreditStipulated AwardAgreed Medical ExaminationPermanent and StationarySection 4909Abuse of DiscretionDue Process
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Case No. ADJ1723558
Regular
Jul 01, 2013

OMAR JACINTO vs. EXCEL DIRECT, FRYE CLAIMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB affirmed the dismissal of the lien claimant's claim because they failed to pay the required lien activation fee prior to the commencement of the lien conference as mandated by Labor Code §4903.06(a)(4) and the en banc decision in *Figueroa v. B.C. Doering Co*. The claimant's argument that they paid the fee during the conference was rejected, as proof of payment must be presented at the scheduled commencement time. The Appeals Board emphasized a bright-line rule regarding the timely payment of this fee.

Lien claimantLien activation fee (LAF)Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)Lien conferenceDismissal with prejudiceLabor Code §4903.06(a)(4)Figueroa v. B.C. Doering Co.Proof of paymentCommencement of lien conference
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Case No. ADJ7454224
Regular
May 13, 2016

JEFF REECE vs. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT; COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

The Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the lien of the California Law Enforcement Association (CLEA). The defendant voluntarily paid CLEA before the WCJ's decision became final, despite knowing reconsideration could negate their liability. As this voluntary payment constitutes a new issue, any claim for credit must first be addressed at the trial level. The Board affirmed its prior decision to remove CLEA's lien from the award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrdersLien WithdrawalVoluntary PaymentLabor Code Section 4909Credit for PaymentTrial Level Jurisdiction
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Case No. SAC 0336811
Regular
Aug 31, 2007

Robert McGraw vs. BC STOCKING DISTRIBUTING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case clarifies that the two-year limit for temporary disability payments under Labor Code section 4656(c)(1) begins on the date benefits are *first paid*, not when they are first owed. The Appeals Board found that the applicant was entitled to benefits up to 104 weeks within the two years following the initial payment date of May 19, 2004. The Board also affirmed that it lacks jurisdiction to rule on the constitutionality of statutory provisions.

Labor Code section 4656(c)(1)temporary disability indemnitycompensable weeksperiod of two yearsdate of commencement of temporary disability paymentdate of first paymentindustrial injuryheadneckback
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