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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Klussman v. A.T. Reynolds & Sons, Inc.

Plaintiff Michael Klussman, a tractor-trailer driver, was injured while off-loading water bottles, leading to a lawsuit against the water distributor, Leisure Time, and the building occupant, Cure Connections. The Supreme Court initially denied Leisure Time's motion for summary judgment but granted Cure Connections'. On appeal, the decision was modified, with Leisure Time's motion for summary judgment being granted and the complaint against them dismissed. The appellate court determined that Klussman's chosen method of unloading, moving a heavy load at a faster speed down an incline, was the proximate cause of his injury, rather than any defective equipment provided by Leisure Time.

summary judgmentnegligencespecial employeeproximate causeworkers' compensation lawpallet jackloading dock accidentpersonal injuryappellate reviewduty of care
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Case No. ADJ1755508 (SRO 0142328)
Regular
Dec 21, 2012

SOSTENES REYES vs. PROTRADES CONNECTIONS, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE, Adjusted By CHARTIS INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award. While affirming most findings, the Board corrected a clerical error, changing the start date for applicant's home health care services to December 3, 2011. The Board upheld the finding that the defendant unreasonably delayed payment for these services, imposing a 25% penalty. The parties were ordered to adjust the payment amounts accordingly, with jurisdiction reserved for any disputes.

WCABProtrades ConnectionsAmerican Home AssuranceChartis InsuranceSosthenes Reyesindustrial injurycognitive impairmentmemory impairmentpost-traumatic stress disorderpermanent total disability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Gawez v. Inter-Connection Electric, Inc.

The plaintiffs, a putative class of workers, commenced an action against contractor defendants, Inter-Connection Electric, Inc., and its president Jeff Skowronski, along with surety defendants, First National Insurance Company of America and RLI Insurance Company, alleging failure to pay prevailing wages mandated by Labor Law § 220 for various public works projects. The contractor defendants cross-moved to dismiss claims related to federally-funded projects and the Luna Park Houses project. The surety defendants also cross-moved for summary judgment on claims pertaining to federally-funded projects, the 1010 East 178th Street Development project, the New Cambria Heights Library project, and the Castle Hill Houses project. The Supreme Court granted these cross motions. The appellate court affirmed the Supreme Court's order, concluding that no private right of action exists under the Federal Davis-Bacon Act for federally-funded projects, the Luna Park Houses project was privately funded, and the plaintiffs failed to establish their involvement in other specific projects against the surety defendants.

class actionprevailing wageLabor LawDavis-Bacon Actpublic worksfederally fundedprivate right of actioncontract lawsummary judgmentdismissal
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Case No. ADJ6956331
Regular
Jul 25, 2014

EDWARD GUERRERO vs. CONNECT TELEVISION, ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Edward Guerrero's Petition for Reconsideration against Connect Television and Alaska National Insurance Company. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. Furthermore, the Board adopted the administrative law judge's report, which found the petition failed to state valid grounds for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedUntimelyGrounds for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationAdopt and IncorporateLaughlin Falbo Levy & MoresiADJ6956331
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of McIver v. Mobil Oil Corp.

A claimant, employed by Mobil Oil Corporation, suffered a foot injury in 1975 that led to the development of a synovial sarcoma and subsequent amputation. The claimant filed for workers' compensation, but Mobil denied a causal connection between the injury and the cancer. After conflicting expert medical testimony and procedural disputes regarding expert witnesses and evidence, the Workers' Compensation Board concluded that a causal relationship existed. Mobil appealed this decision, raising concerns about due process and the removal of evidence. The appellate court affirmed the Board's decision, finding no merit in Mobil's contentions.

Workers' CompensationCausal ConnectionSynovial SarcomaAmputationExpert Medical TestimonyDue ProcessImpartial SpecialistEvidentiary RulesCross-examinationBoard Decision
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Case No. ADJ6991535
Regular
Dec 24, 2013

SILVER HERNANDEZ vs. QUALITY CAR CONNECTION, INC., PRESERVER INSURANCE COMPANY, administered by TOWER GROUP COMPANIES (formerly SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCE/SUA)

This is a final order from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denying a petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge, finding no basis to overturn the original decision. The specific details of the original decision are not provided in this excerpt, but the petition for reconsideration by the applicant, Silver Hernandez, was unsuccessful. Therefore, the defendants, Quality Car Connection, Inc. and its insurer, remain the prevailing parties regarding the WCAB's denial of the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law Judge ReportDeny ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardQuality Car ConnectionPreserver Insurance CompanyTower Group CompaniesSpecialty Underwriters Alliance/SUAADJ6991535Los Angeles District Office
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Castillo v. Star Leasing Co.

The case involves an appeal by Cargo Connection Logistic Corp. regarding a personal injury claim. The plaintiff was injured when a freight trailer floor collapsed while transferring merchandise at a warehouse owned by Cargo Connection. The Supreme Court denied Cargo Connection's motions to dismiss the complaint under CPLR 3211(a)(1) and 3126, and for summary judgment. Cargo Connection argued that all factual issues were resolved, the plaintiff was a special employee (limiting recovery to workers' compensation), and the plaintiff failed to provide requested discovery. The appellate court affirmed the Supreme Court's order, finding that Cargo Connection failed to establish its entitlement to dismissal or summary judgment on any of the grounds raised.

Personal InjuryForklift AccidentPremises LiabilityDismissal MotionSummary JudgmentCPLR 3211(a)(1)CPLR 3126Special EmployeeWorkers' Compensation LawDiscovery Sanctions
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Case No. SJO 208304
Regular
Jun 24, 2008

JAVIER VALDOVINOS vs. LABOR CONNECTION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES, RELIANCE INSURANCE, KAISER CEMENT CORPORATION, HANSON PERMANENTE CEMENT CO, ROYAL SUN & ALLIANCE INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration of an arbitrator's decision that denied CIGA's petition for contribution. The Board rescinded the arbitrator's decision and returned the case for further proceedings, finding that crucial Labor Connection documents regarding applicant's special employment by Kaiser Cement were improperly excluded from evidence. This allows for a fuller development of the record on the issue of employment before a new decision is issued.

CIGALabor ConnectionCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationReliance InsuranceliquidationKaiser Cement CorporationHanson Permanente Cement CoRoyal Sun & Alliance InsuranceSpecial EmploymentContribution
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Case No. ADJ9146501
Regular
Feb 06, 2023

MARCUS ROBINSON vs. CHICAGO BEARS, FAIRMONT PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY, ZENITH, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, BALTIMORE RAVENS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior decision barring applicant Marcus Robinson's claim in California. The Board found that Robinson's cumulative trauma injury, sustained over a lengthy professional football career, lacked a sufficient connection to California. Despite Robinson playing four games and practicing once in California, this exposure constituted only about 3% of his career, similar to a prior case that found such a connection de minimis. The Board clarified that while statutory jurisdiction exists, exercising it here would violate due process.

WCABReconsiderationJohnsonCalifornia JurisdictionDue ProcessCumulative TraumaProfessional Football PlayerEmployment NexusDe MinimisStatutory Jurisdiction
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of West v. Piel's Brewery, Inc.

The case involves an appeal by an employer and its carrier disputing a decision awarding benefits to a claimant. The claimant was injured when struck by a fellow worker with a beer ease. While the appellants acknowledged the initial argument was work-connected, they argued the subsequent assault was personal, occurring after the claimant was ordered back to work. However, the Board found that the events transpired in close temporal proximity, constituting no 'cooling-off period,' as the claimant pursued the assailant who had threatened to get a knife. Therefore, the Board concluded the incident was connected to employment. The decision was affirmed.

Workplace InjuryAssault at WorkWorkers' Compensation AppealCourse of EmploymentCooling-Off PeriodFellow Worker DisputePersonal Matter Defense
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