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Case No. ADJ13552154
Regular
Oct 07, 2025

ANDRANIK DAVOUDIAN vs. RNR BUILDERS, INC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

While this matter was pending on reconsideration, the parties reached a proposed settlement. Since the District Office is precluded from acting on a case during reconsideration, the Appeals Board will rescind the decision from which reconsideration was sought. The matter is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the proposed settlement. If the settlement is not approved, the WCJ may reinstate the original decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationProposed SettlementRescindReturn to Trial LevelWorkers' Compensation JudgeVan Nuys District OfficeRNR BuildersState Compensation Insurance FundAndranik Davoudian
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Case No. ADJ11276421
Regular
Mar 15, 2019

SABAS GAMBOA vs. FULLERTON PACIFIC INTERIORS, INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The applicant sought reconsideration of an order dismissing defendant Clark Builders and others, arguing it was improper as Clark Builders was not a party. The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration as untimely and from a non-final order. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion to correct the record, as Clark Builders was never properly a party. The Board rescinded the original dismissal order and issued a new order dismissing Arch Indemnity Insurance Company and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. without prejudice.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalOrder DismissingLack of EmploymentClark BuildersArch Indemnity Insurance CompanyGallagher Bassett ServicesInc.Fullerton Pacific Interiors
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Case No. ADJ123485
Regular
Aug 21, 2014

AUGUSTINE BARRAGAN vs. MISSION BUILDERS HOME IMPROVEMENT, LP, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMPANY, KUKLAKI, INC, VICTORIA STATHIS, SAN DIEGO ROOFING, INC, GARY LOUGIAKIS, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

This case involves applicant Augustine Barragan against multiple defendants, including Mission Builders Home Improvement, LP and Kukliki, Inc. (dba San Diego Roofing), which are uninsured. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an Opinion and Order Granting Petition for Reconsideration. Pending a Decision After Reconsideration, all future filings and communications must be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' Office in San Francisco, not to any district office or via e-filing.

Augustine BarraganMission Builders Home Improvement LPCalifornia Insurance CompanyKuklaki Inc.San Diego Roofing Inc.uninsuredVictoria StathisGary LougiakisUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ3004293
Regular
May 15, 2009

JOHN M. WILLIAMS vs. RE-BUILDERS, INC., dba RE-BUILDERS NORTH BAY and STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, LABOR CONNECTION, INC., CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP, INC., CIGA for RELIANCE INSURANCE

This case concerns CIGA's liability for an applicant's workers' compensation benefits after the general employer's insurer became insolvent. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) overturned a prior finding, ruling that the special employer's SCIF policy constituted "other insurance." Therefore, under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A), CIGA is relieved of liability. The matter was returned for determination of reimbursement between CIGA and SCIF.

CIGASCIFgeneral employerspecial employerLabor ConnectionRe-BuildersInc.Reliance Insuranceother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(A)
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Case No. ADJ9130760
Regular
Apr 03, 2014

VICTOR LOPEZ vs. MIRAGE BUILDERS, TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order dismisses Victor Lopez's petition for reconsideration because it was filed from a non-final interlocutory order, not a final determination of substantive rights. The Board also denies removal, adopting the judge's recommendation and finding no showing of irreparable harm or prejudice. The petition improperly sought reconsideration of a procedural matter that does not affect substantive liability. Therefore, both the petition for reconsideration and the request for removal are denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalRemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationPre-trial Orders
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Case No. SBR 0319151
Regular
Apr 17, 2008

RICARDO LIMON vs. PYRAMID BUILDERS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the permanent disability award should be apportioned. The Board found that neither the treating physician's nor the defendant's QME's reports provided sufficient detailed reasoning on causation and apportionment for the spine and knee injuries. Therefore, the Board amended the decision to defer issues of permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney fees, returning the case for further medical development on apportionment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPyramid BuildersState Compensation Insurance FundRicardo LimonFindings and AwardReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityApportionmentTreating PhysicianQualified Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ2876358 (SFO 0495470) ADJ7981413
Regular
Jun 20, 2014

LORI WILLIAMS vs. WEBCOR BUILDERS, INC., ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Lori Williams' Petition for Reconsideration. This decision was based on the Administrative Law Judge's Report and Recommendation, which the WCAB adopted and incorporated. The WCAB found no grounds to overturn the prior decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationApplicantDefendantsCase NumberDistrict OfficeZurich North America
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Case No. ADJ3679561
Regular
Oct 17, 2017

John Duran vs. Sunquest Builders, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for removal filed by applicant's attorney, Roger Kampf, due to its withdrawal. Mr. Kampf acknowledged the petition contained inaccurate information. The WCAB admonished Mr. Kampf for filing a pleading with false or misleading statements, warning of potential sanctions for future similar conduct. The Board formally dismissed the Petition for Removal.

Petition for RemovalPetition for DisqualificationWithdraws PetitionInaccurate InformationFalse StatementsMisleading StatementsMisrepresentations of FactLabor Code section 5813Appeals Board 10561(b)(5)(A)Admonishment
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Case No. ADJ2876358
Regular
Apr 06, 2020

LORI WILLIAMS vs. WEBCOR BUILDERS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Lori Williams' petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely, more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision. Additionally, the petition failed to provide specific record citations as required by Board Rule 10945(b), placing an improper burden on the Board. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report. Therefore, the petition is dismissed for both procedural deficiencies.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingJurisdictional Time LimitWCAB Rule 10945(b)Specific Record ReferencesEvidentiary StatementsAppellate ProceedingsWaiver of ArgumentDiscovery BurdenDenied on Merits
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Case No. ADJ559526 (STK 0208625)
Regular
Jan 03, 2011

MICHAEL OZUNA vs. WEBCOR BUILDERS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns whether Zurich North America or American Home Assurance Company provided workers' compensation coverage for an applicant's severe injury. An arbitrator initially ruled Zurich solely responsible, finding American Home's policy was limited and did not cover the claim. Zurich contends American Home's policy endorsement limiting coverage to a specific site was invalid due to non-compliance with Insurance Code requirements. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further proceedings, holding American Home bears the burden to prove its policy effectively excluded this claim.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationArbitrationInsurance CoverageDefense and IndemnificationPolicy EndorsementInsurance Code Section 11657Insurance Code Section 11660Burden of ProofAffirmative of the Issue
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