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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ8009793
Regular
Nov 07, 2013

FELICIANO BARRANDA, FAUSTINO BASABES vs. MIKE ETCHANDY FARIAS, INC.; STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered by MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP

In this workers' compensation case, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the defendants' petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. The WCAB affirmed the finding that the applicants sustained injuries arising out of and in the course of employment, specifically applying the "required vehicle" exception to the going and coming rule. This exception was found applicable because the employer benefited incidentally from the use of applicant's private vehicle for transporting workers and tools between fields on the same day. The WCAB gave great weight to the Administrative Law Judge's credibility findings, particularly the testimony of applicant Feliciano Barranda.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAOE-COEGoing and Coming RuleRequired Vehicle ExceptionJoint Petition for ReconsiderationCredibility FindingSubstantial EvidenceSole Witness TestimonyEmployer Witness TestimonyApplicant Testimony
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Case No. ADJ1504028 (AHM 0081465); ADJ603748 (AHM 0081464)
Regular
Oct 09, 2025

JENNIFER DICORATO vs. BLOOMFIELD BAKERY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The case involves a petition for removal filed by lien claimant Stuart Silverman, M.D., challenging an order by a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The WCJ's order permitted the defendant to substitute a bill review expert witness and allow remote testimony. The Appeals Board, after reviewing the petition, defendant's answer, and the WCJ's report, dismissed the petition. The Board concluded that the issue was not yet ripe for adjudication as no final order or decision regarding the expert witness substitution or remote testimony had been issued by the WCJ. The decision further noted the importance of a complete record and admonished the lien claimant's representative, Dan Escamilla, for misrepresenting facts in the verified petition for removal.

Petition for RemovalLien ClaimantSubstitution of Expert WitnessRemote TestimonyWCJ DecisionNot Ripe for AdjudicationPretrial Conference StatementSubstantial EvidenceAdmitted EvidenceSanctions
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Case No. ADJ16597333
Regular
Aug 12, 2025

TYSON PEREZ vs. CHICAGO DOGS, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY; HOUSTON ASTROS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY/ CHUBB

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board issued an en banc opinion to grant reconsideration regarding a jurisdictional dispute involving applicant Tyson Perez. Defendant Chicago Dogs sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding of personal jurisdiction, arguing their witness was improperly denied electronic testimony crucial for presenting evidence. The Board found the denial of electronic testimony without due process to be an error, emphasizing the policy favoring adjudication on merits. Therefore, reconsideration was granted, and a final decision is deferred for further review.

WORKERS COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDEN BANCPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONPERSONAL JURISDICTIONELECTRONIC TESTIMONYDUE PROCESSFAIR HEARINGSUBSTANTIAL JUSTICELIBERAL PLEADINGDISCOVERY
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Case No. ADJ7345520
Regular
Sep 07, 2011

ANTONIO NAVARRO vs. CBS FASTENERS, INC., CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

This case involves applicant Antonio Navarro's petition for reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits. The administrative law judge found applicant was the initial aggressor in an altercation with a co-worker on December 4, 2008, rendering his injury non-compensable under Labor Code § 3600(a)(7). Applicant argued the defendant failed to prove initial aggressor status and that he reasonably felt threatened, but his petition misrepresented the record and contradicted his own trial testimony where he denied initiating the physical contact. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the judge's report and finding overwhelming evidence, including witness testimony and a police report, that applicant was the initial aggressor.

initial aggressoraltercationsLab. Code § 3600(a)(7)Mathews v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.credibility determinationwitness testimonypolice reportWCJ credibilityPetition for ReconsiderationReport and Recommendation
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Case No. ADJ14635315
Regular
Aug 29, 2025

MARTIN AGUILAR vs. ANTON SEITZ DBA KARLS CUSTOM SASH AND DOORS, OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY DBA BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

The case involves a Petition for Removal filed by lien claimant The Dental Trauma Center Hawthorne against a WCJ's order allowing remote testimony for defense witnesses in a lien trial. The lien claimant argued potential prejudice and irreparable harm, while the defendant submitted an answer and the WCJ recommended denying removal. The Appeals Board found that due process requires a sufficient record for meaningful review, which was absent as no documentary record of the parties' arguments regarding the remote testimony order was made. Consequently, the Board granted the Petition for Removal, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.

Petition for RemovalLien ClaimantRemote Witness TestimonyIrreparable HarmDue ProcessFair HearingWCJ OrderRescindedReturned to Trial LevelAdjudication Number
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Case No. ADJ8185605
Regular
Oct 28, 2013

VERONICA RENDON vs. FULTON HOLDING CORP., SENTRY INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Veronica Rendon's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report, which found Rendon not to be a credible witness. This finding was based on numerous inconsistencies in her testimony regarding the alleged work injury and its reporting. Consequently, the Board upheld the judge's decision that Rendon failed to prove her injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment.

AOE/COEPetition for ReconsiderationCredibilityInconsistenciesMedical HistoryWork InjuryEmployerWitness TestimonyCausationBurden of Proof
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Case No. ADJ8186548
Regular
Jan 10, 2014

JOSE GONZALEZ TORRES vs. GREAT WALL SEAFOOD CORPORATION, TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE COMPANY, CNA CLAIMS PLUS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the findings of the Workers' Compensation Judge. The applicant's claim was denied based on inconsistent testimony and a lack of credible evidence establishing an employment relationship. Defense witnesses, including the company's general manager and secretary, credibly testified that the applicant was not an employee on the date of the alleged injury. The Board gave great weight to the judge's credibility findings, which were supported by substantial evidence.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportcredibility findingGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.employee statusloader/unloaderinconsistent testimonydeposition testimonywitness testimony
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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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