CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ4115739 (VNO 0487593)
Regular

ZACH WALZ vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS; RISK ENTERPRISE 2314 BREA

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, concerning applicant Zach Walz against defendants Arizona Cardinals and Risk Enterprise, resulted in an order granting a petition for reconsideration. All future case-related communications are to be directed to the Commissioners' Office in San Francisco, pending the issuance of a Decision After Reconsideration. The order was dated and filed on October 11, 2001.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationCommissioners' OfficeADJ4115739VNO 0487593VNO 0487351VNO 0487591VNO 0487592Arizona Cardinals
References
Case No. ADJ7863081
Regular
Jun 25, 2012

RONNIE BROWN vs. MASTER PLUMBING, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of a prior Board decision that had granted them a Petition for Reconsideration and amended a WCJ's decision to deny the applicant temporary disability indemnity. The defendant argued the Board erred by not finding them entitled to a credit for temporary disability already paid during that period. The Board denied the defendant's petition, stating that the issue of credit for overpayment is discretionary under Labor Code section 4909 and should have been addressed at the trial level by the WCJ. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration of the denial of the credit was denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationTemporary Disability IndemnityCredit for OverpaymentLabor Code section 4909Findings Award and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeDecision After ReconsiderationMaster PlumbingRisk Enterprise Management
References
Case No. ADJ8610560
Regular
Sep 19, 2013

William Brown (Deceased), Annette Brown vs. SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS

This case involves a widow's petition for workers' compensation death benefits for her truck driver husband who died in a motorcycle accident after leaving work. The administrative law judge denied the claim, finding it barred by the going and coming rule. The applicant argued the special risk exception applied due to hazardous road conditions and a quantitatively greater risk compared to the general public. The majority of the Appeals Board denied reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that the risks were not exclusive to employment.

Going and Coming RuleSpecial Risk ExceptionDeath BenefitsMotor Vehicle AccidentIndustrial InjuryTruck DriverNegligencePublic RoadZone of DangerHazard
References
Case No. ADJ8565275
Regular
May 16, 2013

JUAN CARILLO vs. CHP ENTERPRISES, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Applicant Juan Carrillo. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because reconsideration can only be sought for final orders, not interlocutory procedural ones. An order is not considered final if it does not determine substantive rights and liabilities of the parties. Therefore, the Board found the petition improperly filed.

Petition for ReconsiderationInterlocutory orderFinal orderSubstantive rightsLiabilitiesWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code § 5900CEBMaranian v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Safeway Stores
References
Case No. ADJ9160815
Regular
Jun 10, 2014

ALMA CEDILLO vs. CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case involves an applicant, Alma Cedillo, seeking workers' compensation benefits from Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Tristar Risk Management. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an order denying a Petition for Removal filed in the case. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in reaching its decision to deny removal. Therefore, the applicant's request to remove the case from the current process was rejected.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardCedars Sinai Medical CenterTristar Risk ManagementAdministrative Law JudgeADJ9160815Van Nuys District OfficeAlma Cedillodenying removalworkers' compensation
References
Case No. ADJ9394000
Regular
Apr 13, 2015

CHRISTINE REDDEN vs. MJT ENTERPRISE, INC. dba BLUE RIBBON PERSONNEL, CASTLE POINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the judge's decision, upholding the applicant's psychiatric injury claim. The WCAB gave significant weight to the judge's credibility determinations, finding no substantial evidence to overturn them. The Board also admonished the defendant's counsel for misrepresenting the evidentiary record in their petition. The applicant's injury was deemed not barred by the "6-month rule" because the incident was found to be a "sudden and extraordinary" event.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardMJT EnterpriseInc.Castle Point National Insurance CompanyYork Risk Services GroupInc.ADJ9394000WCJ credibility determinationsGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.
References
Case No. ADJ2577862 (VNO 0445793), ADJ1184365 (VNO 0445790)
Regular
Jan 12, 2012

BRIAN GARDNER vs. THERMO-KING, AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

A lien claimant, Advanced Orthopedics, sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB dismissed the petition because it was filed 28 days after the mailing of the original decision, exceeding the 25-day deadline. Despite a proof of service claiming personal service on November 17, 2011, the WCAB's records show the petition was not received until November 22, 2011. The Board stated that even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits.

ReconsiderationUntimely PetitionJurisdictional Time LimitsProof of ServiceWCAB RecordWCJ DecisionLien ClaimantHearing RepresentativeGreen Lien CollectionsAdvanced Orthopedics
References
Case No. OAK 0341450
Regular
May 11, 2008

MICHAEL PROFUMO vs. CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAYS, TIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has denied Michael Profumo's Petition for Removal in this case against Consolidated Freightways and its administrator. The Board adopted the reasoning presented in the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the Petition for Removal is denied.

Petition for RemovalDeniedWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge ReportConsolidated FreightwaysTIG Specialty Insurance CompanyRisk Enterprise ManagementMichael ProfumoOakland District OfficeHanna Brophy
References
Case No. ADJ292306 (SJO 0140094) ADJ1470334 (SFO 0139424) ADJ7101503
Regular
Feb 10, 2011

DONALD DAVIS vs. ALMADEN MAZDA, TIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, LIMITED

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Donald Davis. This denial was based on the WCJ's report, which the Board adopted. The defendant's counsel was admonished for violating WCAB Rule 10842 by inappropriately attaching previously admitted exhibits to the petition. Further violations of this rule may result in sanctions.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDDENYING RECONSIDERATIONWCJ reportWCAB Rule 10842recycled exhibitsadmonishedLab. Code § 5813sanctionsALMADEN MAZDATIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
References
Case No. MON 0204382
Regular
Feb 26, 2008

EILEEN DALL vs. REGENCY THERMOGRAPHICS, HOME INSURANCE COMPANY c/o RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding a prior award of 100% permanent disability for the applicant. The Board found that the defendant failed to demonstrate good cause to reduce the applicant's disability rating. The WCJ's report, which found the applicant remained totally permanently disabled, was adopted as the Board's decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardPermanent DisabilityTotal Permanent DisabilityReduce AwardGood CauseReopenWCJ Report and RecommendationAdministrative Law Judge
References
Showing 1-10 of 1,156 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational