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Case No. ADJ11428234
Regular
Oct 17, 2025

RAMON COLLADO vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CENTINELA STATE PRISON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues in Ramon Collado's case against the California Department of Corrections and Centinela State Prison. Collado sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order from July 28, 2021, which concluded he failed to prove an industrially caused heart/hypertension injury between December 20, 2012, and August 14, 2018. The Board found the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion on whether Collado's condition was an aggravation or mere exacerbation of prior injuries was unclear and contradictory, failing to constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, including the development of the medical record and a determination on the applicability of Labor Code section 3212 presumptions.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardRamon ColladoCalifornia Department of CorrectionsCentinela State PrisonState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Orderworkers' compensation administrative law judgeindustrially caused injuryexacerbation
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Case No. ADJ2148527 (MON 0299703)
Regular
Dec 05, 2008

RAMON RAMOS vs. MALCOLM DRILLING CO. INC., REPUBLIC INDEMNITY CO. OF AMERICA, STATE COMPENSATIONN INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns State Compensation Insurance Fund's (SCIF) challenge to an arbitrator's award of contribution to Republic Indemnity Company of America (Republic) for applicant Ramon Ramos' cumulative trauma injury. SCIF argued Republic lacked standing, the claim was time-barred, and SCIF's liability was improperly calculated. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to adjust SCIF's contribution percentage, limiting SCIF's liability to its actual coverage period from January 24, 2001, through December 31, 2001.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRepublic IndemnityState Compensation Insurance FundMalcolm Drilling CompanyRamon Ramoscumulative traumacontributionArbitrator's Findings and AwardPetition for Contributionstanding
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Case No. ADJ8286219
Regular
Feb 20, 2013

RAMON BERNARDINO vs. BAYVIEW VINEYARDS and CRUM FORSTER

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant, Bayview Vineyards, sought to rescind an order awarding applicant's counsel fees and penalties. The defendant argued that the awarded fee of $1,633.00 had already been paid prior to the order. The Appeals Board, finding no opposition from the applicant's counsel, granted the defendant's petition for removal. Consequently, the order awarding the fees and penalties was rescinded, as payment was confirmed to have been made.

Petition for RemovalLabor Code §5710 FeesPenaltiesWCJOrder Granting PetitionRescind OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDecision After RemovalBradford & BarthelJohn Bloom
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Case No. ADJ10129038, ADJ7518514, ADJ7762269
Regular
Oct 09, 2017

RAMON NEVAREZ vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Defendant UPS sought reconsideration of a decision deferring the issue of injury to the applicant's right forearm and shoulder. The Board dismissed the petition because reconsideration can only be sought from a "final" order. Deferring an issue, as done in this case, does not determine substantive rights or liabilities, nor does it resolve a threshold issue. Therefore, the order deferring the injury issue was not a final decision, making the petition for reconsideration improper and subject to dismissal.

Petition for ReconsiderationFinal OrderInterlocutory DecisionSubstantive RightLiabilityThreshold IssueWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardMedical EvidenceBody Part InjuryLibery Mutual Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ1036250 (LBO 0379542)
Regular
Jan 02, 2014

RAMON BAUTISTA vs. DE LA ROSA MANUFACTURING, INC., BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Reconsideration filed by a lien claimant in the case of Bautista v. De La Rosa Manufacturing, Inc. The WCAB found the petition to be untimely because it was filed more than 25 days after the October 15, 2013 order, exceeding the statutory deadline. Additionally, the petition was dismissed for being unverified. Therefore, the WCAB ordered the Petition for Reconsideration dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely filingLabor Code section 5903Code of Civil Procedure section 1013DismissalUnverifiedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative law judgeLien claimantDe La Rosa Manufacturing
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Case No. ADJ360272 (LAO 0753159)
Regular
Dec 02, 2011

RAMON ARMIENTA vs. MERTZ/DEL AMO MOBILE PARK, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, BROADSPIRE, A CRAWFORD COMPANY, SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a workers' compensation appeal where the defendant challenges the WCJ's award of lien claims for medical services. The defendant argues that the lien claimants failed to meet their burden of proof to establish the reasonableness of their fees, as required by law. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding that the WCJ erred by not requiring the lien claimants to prove the reasonableness of their charges. Consequently, the case is remanded for further proceedings to determine the reasonableness of the lien claimants' claims.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationSuperior National Insurance CompanyLiquidationMertz Del Amo Mobile Home ParkRamon ArmientaLien claimantsReasonableness of feesBurden of proofTapia v. Skill Master Staffing
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Case No. ADJ704709 (RIV 0053815)
Regular
Sep 08, 2009

RAMON CHAVEZ vs. RANCHO MIRAGE COUNTRY CLUB, FEDERAL INSURANCE c/o CHUBB SERVICES, MITSUI SUMITOMO, AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE, INCORPORATED, INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA by and through ACE, USA/ESIS

This case concerns a workers' compensation claim settled via Compromise and Release, leaving medical lien claims outstanding. The defendant insurer, Federal, sought to join other insurers (INA and American) based on new evidence regarding the period of injurious exposure. The trial judge dismissed INA and American, finding Federal's claims barred by the statute of limitations for contribution. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, holding that Federal was not seeking contribution but rather defending against a lien claim, making dismissal improper. The matter was returned to the trial level to determine liability for the medical treatment expenses.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRamon ChavezRancho Mirage Country ClubFederal InsuranceMitsui SumitomoInsurance Company of North AmericaACE USA ESISLabor Code Section 5500.5(e)Statute of LimitationsApportionment
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Case No. ADJ10384863
Regular
Nov 27, 2018

RAMON LOPEZ RAMOS vs. SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS, CORPORATION, SAFETY NATIONAL INSURANCE, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the prior award. The Board found that the original Finding #3, awarding reimbursement for self-procured medical treatment, lacked substantial evidence as the applicant presented no proof of incurring such costs. Consequently, the issue of liability for self-procured medical treatment is deferred. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on this specific issue.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSpecialty Restaurants CorporationSafety National InsuranceYork Risk Services GroupRamon Lopez RamosADJ10384863Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJself-procured medical expenses
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Case No. ADJ2891866 (SFO 0502133)
Regular
Jan 18, 2013

JULIO PAIZ vs. SAN RAMON MARRIOTT HOTEL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and affirmed the original award for industrial injury to the applicant's right hand, psyche, and internal system, resulting in 45% permanent disability. The Board amended the decision to allow attorney's fees, awarding $6,142.00 to the applicant's former attorney and $2,000.00 to his current attorney for their respective services. The original award of 45% permanent disability was maintained as substantial evidence supported the agreed medical examiners' opinions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSan Ramon Marriott HotelJulio Paizindustrial injuryright hand injurypsyche injuryinternal system injurypermanent disabilitymedical treatmentagreed medical examiners
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Case No. ADJ8924427
Regular
Oct 10, 2014

JAVIER CHAVARRIA vs. JUAN RAMON VASQUEZ doing business as JRV CONSTRUCTION, INC., TOWER SELECT INSURANCE, CHRISTINE BAKER, DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, as administrator of the UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Tower Select Insurance's petition for removal due to multiple procedural defects. The petition, styled as a request to reset trial dates and strike the record, was not properly verified as required by WCAB Rule 10450(e). Furthermore, the petition lacked specific references to the record and legal principles, violating WCAB Rule 10846. The WCAB also noted that reconsideration is only available for final orders, and this petition did not meet that criterion.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDJAVIER CHAVARRIAJUAN RAMON VASQUEZJRV CONSTRUCTIONTOWER SELECT INSURANCECHRISTINE BAKERUNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUNDPetition for RemovalWCJReport and Recommendation
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