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Case No. ADJ2165521
Regular
Mar 26, 2009

RICHARD HADDAD vs. COUNTY OF SONOMA, REMIF

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) order denies the Petition for Removal filed by Richard Haddad, the applicant, against the County of Sonoma and REMIF. The WCAB adopted the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge and found no basis to grant removal. Therefore, the petition was denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for RemovalDENIEDCOUNTY OF SONOMAREMIFADJ2165521SRO 0128011ADJ128765SFO 0490343administrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ3935605
Regular
Apr 09, 2009

JOHANNA HOAGLAND vs. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, REMIF

This case, involving Johanna Hoagland and the City of Rohnert Park/REMIF, is dismissed because the petitioner has withdrawn their Petition for Reconsideration. The Board issued an order formally dismissing the petition that was filed. The dismissal is effective as of April 9, 2009.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardJohanna HoaglandCity of Rohnert ParkREMIFADJ3935605SRO 0113564Frank M. Brass
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Case No. ADJ7219770
Regular
Jan 07, 2011

FIDEL QUINTERO vs. CITY OF SEBASTOPOL, REMIF

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's petition regarding an award for industrial injury. The Board found that the defendant was entitled to a 15% reduction in permanent disability payments under Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A) because they offered regular work to the applicant soon after his release to full duty. The Board also rescinded the 25% penalty imposed by the Workers' Compensation Judge, finding no basis for its imposition as the issue was not raised by the parties and due process concerns existed. Ultimately, the Board approved the parties' original stipulations for award.

Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A)permanent and stationary statusoffer of regular workmodified workindustrial injurytemporary disabilitypermanent disability60-day provisionstipulationfindings award
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Case No. ADJ7306545
Regular
Jan 06, 2011

JANICE HILPERT vs. CITY OF SANTA ROSA, REMIF

This case concerns an employer's attempt to receive a 15% reduction in permanent disability payments under Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A) by offering regular work. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior award and approving the parties' stipulations. The WCAB found the employer was entitled to the 15% reduction because they returned the employee to work promptly after injury. Furthermore, the WCAB reversed the imposition of a 25% penalty, finding it was not properly raised and lacked due process.

Labor Code section 4658(d)Permanent Disability IndemnityOffer of Regular WorkPermanent and Stationary Status60-day RequirementLabor Code section 5814PenaltyReconsiderationFindings Award OrderStipulations Request Award
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Case No. ADJ6410496
Regular
Dec 21, 2009

JAKE BOATMAN vs. TOWN OF WINDSOR, PSI, by REMIF

The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ’s decision disallowing a 15% reduction in permanent disability indemnity under Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(A) because the applicant returned to work quickly and the employer's offer to return to work was made after the 60 day time requirement and was not made in accordance with the statute.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPermanent Disability IndemnityLabor Code Section 4658(d)(3)(A)ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardJob OfferRetroactive PeriodWhole Person ImpairmentPermanent and StationaryReturn to Work
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Case No. SRO 134400, SRO 139130
Regular
Sep 11, 2007

COBY RICHARDS vs. COUNTY OF SONOMA AND G.B. BRAGG AND ASSOCIATES, CITY OF CLOVERDALE AND REMIF

The applicant, a police officer, claimed a cumulative trauma injury resulting in a brain tumor, asserting exposure to x-rays as a known carcinogen under Labor Code section 3212.1. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, affirming the finding that the applicant did not establish an industrial injury. While acknowledging the applicant's exposure to x-rays, the Board found this exposure did not present a reasonable link to the brain tumor, as per the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion that only direct radiation to the brain is a known risk factor.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial injuryAstrocytomaBrain tumorCarcinogenLabor Code section 3212.1Presumption of injuryPeace officerCumulative traumaX-rays
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Case No. ADJ971572 (SFO 0507738)
Regular
Jan 05, 2010

JAMES VON BIMA vs. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, Permissibly Self-Insured, c/o REMIF

The defendant City of San Rafael petitioned for the removal of the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ), alleging bias and a predetermined opinion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied this petition. The WCAB found the petition procedurally deficient as it failed to specify grounds for disqualification or provide supporting facts under penalty of perjury. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to issue a decision.

Petition for DisqualificationLabor Code section 5311WCAB Rule 10452Permissibly Self-InsuredCity of San RafaelWorkers' Compensation JudgePetition for RemovalOrder of SubmissionPresiding Workers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeCode of Civil Procedure
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Case No. ADJ971572 (SFO 0507738) ADJ2628237 (SFO 0507737)
Regular
Nov 16, 2009

JAMES VON BIMA, JR. vs. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, Permissibly Self-Insured, C/O REMIF

The Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration, granted the Petition for Removal, and rescinded the WCJ’s August 28, 2009 decision due to an inadequate record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalQualified Medical EvaluatorQME reportMaximum Medical ImprovementMMITreating PhysicianSubstantial EvidencePetition to Strike
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