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Case No. ADJ4716833 (VNO 0556240)
Regular
Oct 20, 2011

JASON DRION vs. T & G ROOFING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jason Drion's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was primarily based on the petition being untimely. Even if considered on its merits, the WCAB would have denied reconsideration according to the administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the petition was officially dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ ReportDismissedUntimelyMeritsAdministrative Law JudgeJason DrionT&G RoofingState Compensation Insurance Fund
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Case No. ADJ2110232 (LBO 0329857) ADJ1970762 (LBO 0335112)
Regular
Jul 06, 2009

CATHY DURBIN (CATHY AHMATOVIC) vs. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) prior decision. The Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the case for further proceedings and a new decision. This order does not constitute a final determination on the merits of the case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionFurther ProceedingsTrial LevelCathy DurbinLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyADJ2110232
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Case No. ADJ7047387
Regular
Dec 17, 2012

CECILIA ALAS vs. G & G APPAREL aka B FRIEND, INC., ACE PROPERTY & CASUALTY Administered By ESIS

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by a defendant in a workers' compensation matter. The petitioner subsequently withdrew their petition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is dismissing the petition due to its withdrawal. The Board also admonishes the e-filing petitioner for failing to notify the Reconsideration Unit via email of the withdrawal, which led to wasted Board resources.

ADJ7047387Petition for Reconsiderationwithdrawndismissede-filerControl UnitReconsideration UnitEAMS Reference GuideElectronic FilingDWC website
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Case No. ADJ1130717 (LAO 0793991)
Regular
May 02, 2013

CLAUDIA DIAZ vs. PROSPECT MANOR, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's prior decision. The Board rescinded that decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. This is an interlocutory order, not a final decision on the merits. Parties retain the right to seek reconsideration of the new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardProspect ManorCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationADJ1130717LAO 0793991Opinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeRescinded
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Case No. ADJ8880599 MF ADJ8880684
Regular
Oct 09, 2014

JAMES COOLEY vs. HIBSHMAN TRADING CORPORATION, MARKEL SERVICES

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by applicant James Cooley challenging a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted this petition. The Board finds it necessary to grant reconsideration to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues involved. This action will allow for a more complete understanding of the record and a just decision. Further proceedings may be held as deemed appropriate.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardHibshman Trading CorporationMarkel ServicesADJ8880599ADJ8880684Los Angeles District OfficeDecision After ReconsiderationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ162357 (MON 0314940)
Regular
May 21, 2012

Timothy Martin vs. Viking Roofing Service, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Timothy Martin's Petition for Removal in the case against Viking Roofing Service and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The WCAB adopted the reasoning from the administrative law judge's report, finding the judge's actions were proper under Labor Code section 5700. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardViking Roofing ServiceState Compensation Insurance FundWCJ ReportLabor Code section 5700denial of removalTimothy MartinADJ162357Marina del Rey District Office
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Case No. ADJ2419784 (LBO 0367096) ADJ2075423 (LBO 0367097) ADJ2337471 (LBO 0367098)
Regular
Jan 09, 2012

ANTHONY DE FAZIO vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CMS

Applicant Anthony De Fazio petitioned for reconsideration of a Joint Findings and Award and Order. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted this petition, finding it necessary to further study the factual and legal issues. This reconsideration is intended to allow for a complete understanding of the record and a just decision. Further proceedings may be determined as appropriate.

Anthony De FazioLos Angeles Unified School DistrictSedgwick CMSPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings and AwardWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardStatutory time constraintsFactual issuesLegal issuesDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ4322241 VNO 0544261
Regular
Sep 17, 2012

ANTHONY GUZMAN vs. ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS, AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PA administered by CNA CLAIMS PLUS; CAST & CREW, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order dismissing the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. This dismissal is due to the petitioner having withdrawn the petition prior to its adjudication. The original decision being reconsidered was issued on July 2, 2012. The order for dismissal was filed and served on September 17, 2012.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalWithdrawnWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantDecisionVNO District OfficeMarguenie SweeneyRonnie G. Caplane
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Case No. ADJ3851666 (AHM 0142294) ADJ6984864
Regular
Sep 03, 2010

EDWARD NEWMAN vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by Edward Newman against Southern California Edison. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the accompanying report from the administrative law judge. Finding no grounds to disturb the WCJ's findings, the WCAB has issued an order denying removal. Therefore, the petition to remove the case from its current procedural stage has been rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ reportdenying removalSouthern California EdisonPermissibly Self-InsuredADJ3851666ADJ6984864administrative law judgeRonnie G. Caplane
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Case No. ADJ2112759
Regular
Oct 31, 2008

MATT TODD vs. INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, THE HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. Reconsideration was granted to allow the Board further time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues of the case. The Board will issue a further decision after this review.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardGranting PetitionStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationReconsideration UnitInternational Transportation ServicesThe Hartford
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