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Case No. ADJ9309704
Regular
Oct 25, 2018

BRANDON WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Reshealth Medical Group's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof that Eric Schames controlled Reshealth Medical Group, which is required to stay Reshealth Medical's lien under Labor Code Section 4615. Evidence presented showed Reshealth Medical and Reshealth Diagnostics are separate entities, and Dr. Zain Vally, not Mr. Schames, was identified as an officer of Reshealth Medical. Therefore, the WCJ's Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Labor Code section 4615lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationDIR listEAMS notationFranchise Tax BoardReshealth Medical GroupReshealth DiagnosticsEric Schamesofficer or director
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Case No. ADJ9286923
Regular
May 28, 2019

Oscar Abrego vs. Frontline Finish, Security National Insurance

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to Reshealth Medical Group's petition regarding its lien. The Board rescinded the prior finding that there was insufficient evidence of an assignment between Javlin Three and Reshealth for accounts receivable. This case, along with other matters involving Reshealth, has been consolidated under a master file for further proceedings to address complex issues concerning Reshealth's liens and potential stays under Labor Code section 4615. The lien is returned to the trial level for inclusion in these consolidated proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of FactAssignmentAccounts ReceivableLabor Code Section 4615StayOrder of ConsolidationMaster File
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Case No. ADJ1742290 (AHM 0121601) MF ADJ3925391 (AHM 007438)
Regular
Jul 12, 2019

MANUEL DE LA ROSA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

This case concerns lien claimants ResHealth Medical Services and Javlin Three, LLC seeking reconsideration of an order denying withdrawal of ResHealth's lien. The WCAB has rescinded the prior order and returned ResHealth's lien to the trial level for consolidation with related matters. This consolidation aims to address complex legal and factual issues surrounding ResHealth's status and the applicability of Section 4615, ensuring consistent findings and judicial economy. Parties retain their right to present evidence and arguments in the consolidated proceeding.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien ClaimantsDissolved CorporationConsolidationMaster FileSpecial Adjudication UnitSection 4615RescissionTrial Level
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Case No. ADJ9914256
Regular
Nov 05, 2018

BASILIO RODRIGUEZ vs. MEXUS PRODUCE, THE HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that stayed the lien of Reshealth Medical Group. The Board found that the employer failed to provide substantial evidence that Eric Schames, who is subject to a stay under Labor Code section 4615, controlled Reshealth Medical Group as an officer, director, or 10% shareholder. Information from the Secretary of State indicated different corporate structures and officers for Reshealth Medical and Reshealth Diagnostics, contradicting the employer's evidence. Consequently, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Labor Code section 4615Reshealth Medical GroupEric SchamesDIR listEAMS notationcontrolled entityofficer or directorshareholdersubstantial evidencePetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ8742173
Regular
Oct 01, 2018

JOSE MARDOQUEO PEREZ vs. FRIENDLY FRANCHISEES CORPORATION, dba CARL'S JR, UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied defendant Friendly Franchisees Corporation's petition for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order. The defendant sought to stay a lien by Reshealth Medical Group under Labor Code section 4615, arguing Reshealth was controlled by Eric Schames, a criminally charged provider. However, the Board found the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof to establish Schames was an officer or director of Reshealth Medical Group, as opposed to Reshealth Diagnostics. Therefore, the lien was not subject to the section 4615 stay.

Labor Code section 4615Labor Code section 139.21Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Orderlien stayAdministrative DirectorFranchise Tax Boardcorporate suspensionEric Schames
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Case No. ADJ9904206
Regular
Nov 05, 2018

JULIO CORDOVA vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case involves a lien claimant, Reshealth Medical Group, appealing a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that stayed its lien under Labor Code section 4615. The WCAB found insufficient evidence that Eric Schames, who was criminally charged, controlled Reshealth Medical Group as an officer, director, or 10% shareholder. Separately identified corporate records for Reshealth Medical and Reshealth Diagnostics, along with different listed officers, contradicted the defendant's claims. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the prior findings and returned the case for further proceedings.

Labor Code 4615Labor Code 139.21Reshealth Medical GroupReshealth DiagnosticsEric Schamescriminal indictmentprovider statuslien claimantentity controlofficer or director
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Case No. ADJ9791268
Regular
Jul 12, 2019

LORENZO MARTINEZ vs. RPM PLASTIC MOLDING, PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, QBE AMERICAS, INC.

The WCAB rescinded the prior findings regarding the validity of ResHealth Medical Group's lien. This case, along with others involving ResHealth, has been consolidated under a master file to address common legal and factual issues concerning Labor Code section 4615. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the consolidation order. This decision ensures due process and judicial economy due to the complexity of ResHealth's lien validity and alleged affiliations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien ClaimantConsolidationSpecial Adjudication UnitAdministrative Law JudgeLabor Code Section 4615Rescinded FindingsTrial LevelDue Process
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Case No. ADJ9903270
Regular
Jun 17, 2019

YESENIA MELENDEZ vs. KC PHARMACEUTICALS, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, administered by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

In this workers' compensation case, lien claimant ResHealth Medical Group's petition for reconsideration was denied because its corporate status was suspended by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) as of April 1, 2016. This suspension prevented ResHealth from prosecuting its lien. While Javlin Three, an alleged assignee, contended it could pursue the lien, it failed to provide evidence that the assignment covered the specific accounts receivable in question. Furthermore, Javlin's own capacity to sue as an assignee was questionable if the assignment occurred after ResHealth's FTB suspension.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFTB suspensionFranchise Tax BoardResHealth Medical GroupJavlin Threelien claimantassigneeassignorLabor Code section 4903.8(a)(1)cease doing business
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Case No. ADJ9505835
Regular

FRANCISCO MEDRANO vs. ARMORCAST PRODUCTS, U.S. FIRE INSURANCE

This case concerns a lien filed by Reshealth Medical Services, which is a suspended corporation, and its assignee Javlin Three, LLC. The Appeals Board dismissed Reshealth's petition for reconsideration because the prior order was not a final determination. The Board granted removal to correct the record, clarifying that no Labor Code section 4615 stay was ordered, but affirmed Reshealth's suspension and disqualification from pursuing its lien. Javlin's request for further proceedings to prove its assignment was denied due to failure to present evidence timely during discovery and at hearings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSuspended CorporationFranchise Tax BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalLabor Code Section 4615Due ProcessEvidentiary HearingFinal Order
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Case No. ADJ9161156
Regular
Oct 01, 2018

GUADALUPE LARIOS vs. MING GUANG STONE AND CABINET, INC, THE HARTFORD

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration for both Mesa Pharmacy and Reshealth Medical Group, rescinding the prior order that stayed their liens under Labor Code section 4615. For Mesa, the case is returned for further proceedings due to its consolidation with over 12,000 other cases addressing common issues regarding Mesa's liens under section 4615. For Reshealth Medical, the Board found insufficient evidence that Eric Schames, a criminally charged individual, was an officer, director, or 10% shareholder of Reshealth Medical, thus failing the defendant's burden to establish control and a mandatory stay.

Labor Code section 4615WCABPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of ConsolidationMesa PharmacyReshealth Medical GroupEric SchamesDIR listEAMS notationFranchise Tax Board response
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