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Case No. ADJ8584353 ADJ8661296
Regular
Sep 26, 2016

ROBERTO TAPIA vs. ANHEUSER-BUSCH BEACH CITIES, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves applicant Roberto Tapia's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation award, which was denied. The Board upheld the finding that Tapia sustained work-related injuries and affirmed the temporary and permanent disability indemnity awarded. Tapia's arguments regarding an increased permanent disability rate and entitlement to a job displacement voucher were rejected due to a prior stipulation and failure to follow proper procedure, respectively. Other claims were deemed outside the scope of a reconsideration petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAnheuser-BuschACE American Insurance CompanySedgwick RiversideRoberto TapiaFindings and AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityPermanent Disability IndemnitySubsequent Job Displacement BenefitPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ2706793 [SFO 0468588]
Regular
Nov 16, 2009

GUADALUPE RAMIREZ (DECEASED); and KATHRYN YOLKEN (Guardian ad Litem for minor dependents), JUAN JENOVEBO GARCIA (DECEASED); and KATHRYN YOLKEN (Guardian ad Litem for minor dependents), RAFAEL TAPIA, JR., minor; and KATHRYN YOLKEN (Guardian ad Litem), ROLANDO TAPIA (DECEASED); and KATHRYN YOLKEN (Guardian ad Litem for dependent minors) vs. ARGUS NEWSPAPER/ANG NEWSPAPERS; and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The WCAB rescinds its July 1, 2008 Findings of Fact and Order, and returns the case to the trial level for review and potential approval of the parties' proposed settlements.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDGuadalupe RamirezJuan Jeno'vebo GarciaRafael Tapia Jr.Rolando TapiaGuardian ad LitemArgus NewspaperLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyCompromise and ReleaseFindings of Fact and Order
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Case No. ADJ9876999, ADJ9876980
Regular
Jul 20, 2016

ROLANDO RENTERIA vs. CITY OF DOWNEY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the City of Downey's petition for reconsideration. The Board upheld the finding that police officer Rolando Renteria sustained a compensable injury to his right thumb while weightlifting at home. This was because the WCJ found the off-duty exercise to be a reasonable expectancy of employment, citing Renteria's role as a breacher on the entry team and participation in strength-based training and fitness tests. The Board deferred to the WCJ's credibility findings regarding Renteria's belief that his employer expected such fitness maintenance.

Rolando RenteriaCity of DowneyADJ9876999ADJ9876980Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderAOE/COEright thumb injuryoff-duty weightliftingLabor Code section 3600(a)(9)
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Case No. ADJ4122506 (VNO 0509901) ADJ557965 (VNO 0510514)
Regular
Jun 15, 2010

SURENDER TAPIA vs. ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies the employer's petition for reconsideration in the case of Surender Tapia vs. Zenith Insurance Company. The Board adopted and incorporated the findings of the Workers' Compensation Judge. Crucially, the Board gave "great weight" to the judge's credibility findings. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration has been denied.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ reportCredibility findingGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Order Denying ReconsiderationZenith Insurance CompanySurender TapiaADJ4122506
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Case No. ADJ8480026
Regular
Jan 14, 2019

Patricia Tapia vs. International Laser, Twin City Fire Insurance

This case involves a workers' compensation applicant, Patricia Tapia, who sustained spinal and upper extremity injuries. The defendant, Twin City Fire Insurance, sought reconsideration of a prior order finding that lien claimant Scripte Corporation had timely filed a required declaration. The parties subsequently engaged in mediation and reached a settlement resolving Scripte's lien for $2,850.00. The Board rescinded the original Findings and Order and approved the lien settlement agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeCumulative InjuryCervical SpineLumbar SpineRight Upper ExtremityLien ClaimantLabor Code Section 4903.05(c)
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Case No. ADJ8312614, ADJ9055869
Regular
Sep 02, 2017

IMELDA TAPIA DE RODRIGUEZ vs. BIRRIERIA JALISCO, FARMERS INSURANCE, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case consolidates two workers' compensation claims filed by applicant Imelda Tapia De Rodriguez against Birrieria Jalisco. In one claim (ADJ9055869), the WCJ found a specific injury occurred but was barred by the post-termination defense; the Appeals Board affirmed this finding. In the other claim (ADJ8312614), the WCJ found no injury arose out of employment, which the Appeals Board also affirmed, relying on medical evidence and applicant's failure to properly cite record support in her petition. Applicant appealed, arguing the post-termination defense was inapplicable due to employer notice issues and that her credibility was wrongly assessed without proper interpreter use. A dissenting opinion argues that exceptions to the post-termination defense, specifically notice to the employer prior to termination and the date of injury occurring after termination, should have been applied, warranting reversal and further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationJoint Findings and OrdersPost-Termination DefenseLabor Code Section 3600(a)(10)Statute of LimitationsLabor Code Section 3550Notice of RightsQualified Medical EvaluatorSubstantial Evidence
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Case No. ADJ1914194 (SFO 0468596)
Regular
Nov 10, 2011

RAFAEL TAPIA vs. MEDIA NEWS GROUP, INC./ANG dba THE ARGUS NEWSPAPER, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves applicant Rafael Tapia's Petition for Reconsideration, which the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in denying reconsideration. Additionally, the applicant's Petition for Removal was dismissed as untimely. Therefore, both the Petition for Reconsideration and the Petition for Removal have been resolved against the applicant.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovaluntimelyWCJ reportDENIEDDISMISSEDMEDIA NEWS GROUPLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYADJ1914194
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Case No. 2021 NY Slip Op 02208 [193 AD3d 1216]
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 08, 2021

Matter of Canela (Sky Chefs, Inc.)

Rolando Canela, a caterer, sustained a work-related back injury in May 2018. He was awarded temporary partial disability benefits, but the employer and its carrier (appellants) challenged the Workers' Compensation Board's finding that he maintained attachment to the labor market. Appellants argued Canela refused a light-duty offer and had an inadequate independent job search. The Board, however, found no specific light-duty offer and deemed his job search, involving about two dozen online applications, sufficiently diligent. The Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the Board's decision, concluding that substantial evidence supported its determination that Canela did not reject a suitable work offer and demonstrated an attachment to the labor market.

Workers' CompensationLabor Market AttachmentLight-Duty WorkVoluntary WithdrawalSubstantial EvidenceJob SearchDisability BenefitsAppellate ReviewThird DepartmentEmployer Liability
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Case No. ADJ9200986
Regular
Sep 04, 2014

JESUS LOPEZ vs. ADAM BROTHERS FARMING, INC., ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review a $2,500 sanction imposed by a WCJ on Ms. Tapia, a non-certified interpreter. Ms. Tapia contended the sanction was improperly issued without due process and that the WCJ erred in factual findings. The Appeals Board found the record inadequate and the WCJ's assertion that no order was issued contradicted the Minutes of Hearing. Therefore, the disposition order imposing sanctions was rescinded, and the matter was returned for further proceedings to develop a complete record and determine sanction appropriateness.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSanctionUncertified InterpreterCompromise and Release AgreementMinutes of HearingWCJ Report and RecommendationDisqualificationPresiding WCJRescind
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Case No. ADJ6750243
Regular
Aug 10, 2012

ROLANDO FIGUEREDO vs. COMET ELECTRIC, TRAVELERS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior finding of industrial injury to the applicant's feet. The Board found the defendant's petition for reconsideration was timely due to defective service of the original order. Ultimately, the Board concluded there was insufficient medical evidence to establish industrial injury to the applicant's feet. The prior finding of injury to the applicant's left thumb was otherwise affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRoland FigueredoComet ElectricTravelersFindings and OrderReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryLeft ThumbBilateral FeetElectrician
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