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Case No. ADJ18961005
Regular
Sep 23, 2025

JAQUELINE GARCIA vs. AMAZON.COM, INC.; LIBERTY MUTUAL

Applicant Jaqueline Garcia petitioned for reconsideration after a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) determined she was an independent contractor, not an employee of Amazon.com, Inc., when she sustained injuries. The Appeals Board granted the petition, citing concerns over the WCJ's application of the burden of proof regarding employment status and the evidential weight given to the 'Amazon Flex Independent Contractor Terms of Service' document. The Board emphasized that the record did not clearly establish if the applicant met her initial burden or if the defendant successfully rebutted the employment presumption under applicable codes. Consequently, a final decision on the merits of the reconsideration is deferred to allow for further review of the factual and legal issues.

Amazon FlexIndependent ContractorProposition 22ABC TestDynamexBusiness and Professions Code 7451ReconsiderationFindings of FactPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ14138679
Regular
Jun 16, 2025

Enrique Dominguez vs. Via Transportation, Inc.; United States Fire Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Enrique Dominguez's petition for reconsideration of a March 3, 2025 Findings and Award. The initial F&A found Dominguez to be an independent contractor, not an employee, of Via Transportation, Inc. The Appeals Board rescinded the F&A, ruling that the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) erred by not properly applying the burden of proof on the defendant to rebut the employment presumption under Labor Code section 2775 and Business and Professions Code section 7451. The case has been returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's decision.

Independent contractoremployment presumptionABC testProposition 22Business and Professions Code Section 7451network companyright to controlburden of proofdriver partnerTNC platform
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Case No. ADJ9000343
Regular
Nov 22, 2013

VINCE SNELLING vs. SYAR INDUSTRIES, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

Both Syar Industries and National Union Fire Insurance Company withdrew their Petitions for Reconsideration of the November 22, 2013, decision. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed these petitions. This dismissal means the original decision remains in effect as no further appeals were pursued. The case is now closed on this reconsideration matter.

Petitions for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantsSyar IndustriesNational Union Fire Insurance CompanyADJ9000343Santa Rosa District Office
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Case No. ADJ235579 (OXN 0147496) ADJ2314317 (OXN 0147497)
Regular
Oct 15, 2008

JAMES BEAUTROW vs. CITY OF VENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT, JT2 INTEGRATED RESOURCES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed a prior decision, but amended Finding of Fact No. 2. The amended finding clarifies that the applicant's temporary disability period was from October 22, 2006, for approximately 12 days, through December 4, 2006, and reimbursement is subject to proof. Jurisdiction was reserved for disputes at the trial level, with a reference to the *Tomlin* case regarding industrial injury findings.

BeautrowCity of Ventura Police DepartmentJT2 Integrated ResourcesADJ235579ADJ2314317ReconsiderationWCJTomlin v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Boardtemporary disabilityLabor Code section 4850
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Case No. ADJ3408070
Regular
Dec 29, 2011

CARLOS LOPEZ vs. COBBLESTONE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Here's a summary for a lawyer: Biocare RX Specialty Pharmacy sought reconsideration of a lien dismissal, arguing a representative was available by phone for trial. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as untimely. The dismissal order was issued June 13, 2011, and served June 22, 2011, giving the lien claimant 25 days to file for reconsideration. The petition was filed on October 31, 2011, exceeding the jurisdictional deadline.

Lien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienUntimely FilingJurisdictional Time LimitWCJBiocare RX Specialty PharmacyLabor Code section 5903Code of Civ. Proc.section 1013
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Case No. ADJ7785936
Regular
Sep 28, 2012

LISA VALDEZ vs. AH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL, INC. dba ST.\nHELENA HOSPITAL CLEARLAKE, administered by, ADVENTIST HEALTH

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Lisa Valdez related to a prior decision dated August 22, 2012. The petitioner, Valdez, has since withdrawn their petition. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has formally dismissed the petition for reconsideration. This dismissal is effective as of September 28, 2012.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantADJ7785936Santa Rosa District OfficeAugust 22 2012September 28 2012
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Case No. ADJ7543772
Regular
Jul 25, 2013

SAMUEL SANCHEZ vs. MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY, INC., LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) May 22, 2013 decision. The WCAB rescinded the prior decision and remanded the case back to the ALJ for further proceedings and a new decision. This order is not a final determination on the merits of the case. The parties maintain their right to seek reconsideration of the ALJ's subsequent decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeGranting ReconsiderationRescind DecisionFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationTrial LevelSalvaged SanchezMonrovia Nursery Company
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Case No. ADJ10725180 ADJ11229196
Regular
Aug 08, 2018

JOAQUIN ROSALES vs. SWANSON FAHRNEY FORD, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's award of 8% permanent disability for the applicant's left elbow injury. The award was based on a panel QME's opinion that, while no scheduled impairment existed under the AMA Guides, other factors like constant pain, loss of strength, grasping difficulty, and tendon tears justified a rating under Table 13-22 and *Guzman*. The Board found Dr. Tabaddor's rationale sufficiently supported the impairment rating, distinguishing it from the "add-on" pain provisions addressed in *Blackledge*.

ADJ10725180ADJ11229196lateral epicondylitisAMA Guidespermanent disability ratingpanel qualified medical evaluatorKhosrow TabaddorMilpitas Unified School District v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Guzman)scheduled impairmentwhole person impairment
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Case No. ADJ4681344
Regular
Sep 05, 2008

GINA NASTI vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM

The WCJ lacked jurisdiction to amend the April 22, 2008 Findings and Award. The petition for reconsideration is granted, the April 22, 2008 award is rescinded, and the matter is returned for further proceedings.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardGina NastiKaiser Foundation HospitalAmended Findings and AwardTemporary DisabilitySpine InjurySterilization TechOctober 192004August 4
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Case No. ADJ9022023
Regular
Jul 14, 2014

Katherine Ann Burton vs. MOTEL 6, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration to amend an award. The original award found temporary total disability from July 22, 2013, to November 6, 2013, but only awarded indemnity benefits through October 4, 2013. The Board, adopting the WCJ's recommendation, amended the award to reflect temporary total disability specifically from July 22, 2013, to October 4, 2013. The issue of benefits after October 4, 2013, was deferred.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and Ordertemporary total disabilitytemporary disability indemnityworkers' compensation appeals boardWCJLiberty Mutual InsuranceMotel 6Report and Recommendationamended
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