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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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Case No. ADJ17569878
Regular
Apr 28, 2025

Marvin Pineda Contreras vs. Southwest Plastering, Inc.; Zenith Insurance Company

Lien Claimant Oracle Imaging Riverside sought reconsideration of an Order Dismissing Lien issued on December 23, 2024, by the WCJ, following its alleged failure to object to a notice of intention to dismiss. Oracle contended it had not received proper notice of the hearing date, attributing this to the Appeals Board not sending notifications to its P.O. Box. The Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration as premature, returning the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the Petition as one seeking to set aside the Order Dismissing Lien. The Board noted that any aggrieved party may seek reconsideration after the WCJ issues a subsequent decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienLien ClaimantNotice of IntentionFailure to AttendProper NoticeBad AddressReport and RecommendationCompromise and Release AgreementOrder Approving Compromise and Release
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Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ1738288 (STK 0190763)
Regular
Jun 15, 2011

GLORIA VANOVER-LOPEZ vs. KELLY STAFF LEASING

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the defendant's petition for removal and reconsideration. The WCAB dismissed the petition for removal, granted reconsideration, rescinded the trial judge's finding that the statute of limitations defense was not established, and returned the matter for further proceedings. The Appeals Board noted that the prior decision on the statute of limitations was rescinded and thus not final, allowing for re-litigation. Crucially, the WCAB found the trial judge erred by not considering prejudice and the updated legal standard for *estoppel* in relation to the defendant's potentially inadequate notice under *Reynolds* and subsequent case law.

Statute of LimitationsPetition for RemovalPetition for ReconsiderationFinding of FactWCJWCABKelly Staff LeasingIndustrial InjuryLow BackReynolds Notice
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Case No. ADJ5645993
Regular
May 08, 2018

MARK HAZELTINE vs. BETTENDORF ENTERPRISES, INC.: STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a truck driver injured in 2001. The defendant insurer, SCIF, issued a denial of further medical treatment in 2015, which applicant contends was improper notice. The WCJ found SCIF failed to provide adequate notice, tolling the statute of limitations and deeming the applicant's claim timely. SCIF petitioned for reconsideration, arguing its prior communications provided sufficient notice and that the claim was barred by the statute of limitations. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the prior order, and returned the case for further proceedings, finding the WCJ did not address all relevant issues concerning the statute of limitations and proper notice of disclaimer of liability.

Reynolds noticetollingstatute of limitationsaccepted claimdenied treatmentmisrepresentationestoppelnotice requirementsworkers' compensation benefitsmedical treatment
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Case No. ADJ3057068
Regular
Nov 01, 2010

Cecilio Torres vs. Holbrook Construction, Inc., Lincoln General Insurance Company, American Claims Management, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a prior decision, and returned the case for further proceedings. The applicant claimed a back and other injuries, alleging he notified his supervisor of the incident and subsequent pain before termination. The Board found the applicant met his burden to prove he provided sufficient notice of injury to his supervisor prior to termination, fulfilling the notice requirement of Labor Code section 3600(a)(10). Defendants failed to rebut the applicant's evidence that he reported the injury and requested medical treatment from his supervisor.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLabor Code Section 3600(a)(10)Notice of InjuryTerminationPreponderance of EvidenceSupervisor NoticeActual NoticeEmployer KnowledgeWCJ Decision
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Case No. ADJS87312 (LAO 0832831)
Regular
Jul 01, 2018

RAMIRO ZAPATA JIMENEZ vs. LUIS ARAGON, MARCOS BOLANOS, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that property owner Marcos Bolanos was the "ultimate employer" of Ramiro Zapata, who sustained industrial injuries while working on Bolanos' property. The Board found Bolanos failed to prove the statute of limitations barred Zapata's claim, as Bolanos had notice of the injury shortly after it occurred but failed to provide Zapata with notice of his workers' compensation rights. Bolanos' contentions regarding denial of cross-examination and improper joinder were also rejected. A dissenting opinion argued the claim against Bolanos should be barred by the one-year statute of limitations due to an attorney's letter sent to Bolanos within months of the injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRamiro Zapata JimenezLuis AragonMarcos BolanosUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundIndustrial InjuryTemporary Total DisabilityPermanent DisabilityLicensed ContractorUninsured
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Case No. ADJ3345507
Regular
Sep 18, 2014

ROBERT MOOS vs. CITY OF INGLEWOOD

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of an order disallowing their lien. The claimant argued they did not receive notice of a lien conference, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) record indicated proper service by mail. The WCAB upheld the administrative law judge's decision, presuming the notice was received and that the lien claimant failed to rebut this presumption with sufficient evidence. As the lien claimant also failed to object to a subsequent Notice of Intent to Dismiss their lien, reconsideration was denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantNotice of Lien ConferenceService of ProcessPresumption of ReceiptEvidentiary CodeWCABWCJOrder Disallowing LienNotice of Intent to Dismiss
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Case No. ADJ8613826
Regular
May 02, 2016

WALTER D. VILLATORO vs. POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, ZURICH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing lien claimant Innovative Orthopedic Services' lien. The lien claimant argued it was denied due process because it never received notice of a lien conference or a Notice of Intention to Dismiss (NIT). The WCAB found that the lien claimant's due process rights were violated due to a lack of record of proper service of the NIT and any further lien conference notice. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to DismissCompromise and ReleaseDue processNotice of Lien ConferenceAdministrative law judgeRescindVoid ab initio
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Case No. ADJ9077157
Regular
Jan 24, 2017

JOHN BIRTWELL vs. OAKLAND ATHLETICS, ACE, USA administered by SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded an order dismissing Mesa Medical Group's lien. The dismissal occurred because no objection was received to a Notice of Intention (NIT) for failure to appear at a lien conference. Although the objection was filed by CA Med Management, which had not formally filed a notice of representation, the WCAB found that due process requires a hearing on the merits of the lien claim. The case is returned to the trial level to determine if Mesa Medical Group has sufficient grounds for relief from its non-appearance.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienNotice of Intention (NIT)Lien ConferenceDeclaration of Readiness to Proceed (DOR)Objection to Notice of IntentionCA Med ManagementNotice of RepresentationLabor Code section 4903.6(b)WCAB Rule 10774.5
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