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Case No. ADJ13419906
Regular
Jun 13, 2025

JOSE HERNANDEZ vs. ROTO DYNAMICS, INC.; COMPWEST NEWPORT

While this matter was pending reconsideration, the parties reached a proposed settlement. To allow the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the settlement, the Appeals Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the case to the trial level. This action allows the WCJ to consider the settlement, with the possibility of reinstating the original decision if the settlement is not approved. This decision does not address the merits of the issues previously pending on reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementRescindedReturned to Trial LevelWCJAdministrative Law JudgeProposed SettlementFurther ProceedingsDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ10884813
Regular
Feb 18, 2025

ALICIA RODRIGUEZ vs. DYNAMIC EDGE CONSULTING, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Alicia Rodriguez, applicant, suffered a brain injury during employment with Dynamic Edge Consulting, insured by Travelers Property Casualty Company of America. The initial WCJ decision found the defendant liable for 24-hour home health care due to a failure in timely utilization review of Dr. Roger Bertoldi's prescription, which incorporated Sue Coleman's evaluation. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the prescription was non-compliant and their duty was investigative, not to submit to UR. The Appeals Board granted the petition, deferring a final decision for further review and encouraging mediation.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardDynamic Edge ConsultingTravelers Property Casualty Company of AmericaPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAOE/COEBrain Injury24-Hour Home Health CareUtilization ReviewDr. Roger Bertoldi
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Case No. ADJ6810725, ADJ5827037
Regular
Oct 02, 2014

JUAN RAMIREZ vs. ADVANTAGE RESOURCING dba WILL STAFF; AEROSPACE DYNAMICS; TRAVELERS INSURANCE

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by applicant Juan Ramirez that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the applicant failing to file the petition within the statutorily mandated 25-day timeframe. This deadline included the standard 20 days for filing plus an additional 5 days for mailing. Therefore, the Board concluded the petition was untimely and ordered it dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationTimelinessLabor Code § 5903Code of Civil Procedure § 1013DismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdvantage ResourcingWill StaffAerospace DynamicsTravelers Insurance
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Case No. ADJ4684775
Regular
Jan 18, 2011

JOANN LUTZ vs. RUSSELL WARNER dba ROTO ROOTER SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for PAULA INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, and for FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY, in liquidation, LINDA McDONALD, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves appeals regarding an industrial injury award for applicant Joann Lutz. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding of industrial injury but modified the award, correcting calculation errors and clarifying employer liability. CIGA's contention that it should be relieved of liability due to other available insurance was rejected, as prior rulings established its binding obligation, and Labor Code section 5804 prevented amending the 2002 stipulated award. The Board also affirmed the denial of applicant's claim for psychiatric injury, deeming the medical evidence insufficient.

CIGAPaula Insurance CompanyFremont Insurance CompanyState Farm Insurance CompanyLinda McDonaldRussell WarnerRoto Rooterstipulated awardapportionmentpsyche injury
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Case No. ADJ7601670 ADJ9457797 ADJ9576710
Regular
Jun 28, 2016

MARGARITA GUTIERREZ vs. DYNAMIC DETAILS, INC, ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INS. CO., ESIS, THE HARTFORD INS. CO., EVEREST NATIONAL INS. CO., SEDGWICH CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The WCJ had previously issued an order vacating the original findings and setting a status conference. This order vacating the decision was issued within the 15-day period allowed for a WCJ to amend, modify, or rescind an award after a petition for reconsideration is filed. Therefore, the applicant's petition for reconsideration became moot and was properly dismissed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeOrder VacatingWCAB Rule 10859Moot PetitionOrder Denying Petition for RemovalChairwoman CaplaneCommissioner Sweeney
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Case No. ADJ2945131 (OAK 0311830) ADJ1917869 (OAK 0290935)
Regular
Jan 14, 2020

LUIS VELASQUEZ vs. HUMAN DYNAMICS CORP., CALIFORNIA ROOFING MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, AMS STAFF LEASING, CNA CLAIMS PLUS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by applicant Luis Velasquez. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the prior decision of the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The matter has been returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision. This order is not a final determination on the merits of the case.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJRescindReturn to Trial LevelFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationHuman Dynamics Corp.California Roofing Management and ConstructionCalifornia Insurance Guarantee Association
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Case No. ADJ2630339 (GRO 0034290)
Regular
Mar 10, 2011

MIKE REDSTONE vs. GREKA INTEGRATED, INC., CHARTIS COSTA MESA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a finding of contempt against Billing Dynamics for failing to appear at a lien conference. The WCAB found that a notice of hearing does not constitute a direct order, and that there was insufficient evidence that Billing Dynamics willfully disobeyed a specific order. The Board noted that while contempt is a serious sanction, other sanctions might be applicable if Billing Dynamics' conduct is deemed a bad faith tactic without reasonable excuse. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien ClaimantDeclaration of ReadinessContemptOrder to Show CauseWillful DisobedienceNotice of HearingDue ProcessRescinded Order
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Case No. ADJ1185205
Regular
Jun 22, 2012

ROSEMARY TORRES vs. PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE CO.; HELMSMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves lien claimants seeking reconsideration of a WCJ's dismissal of their liens and an order for costs. The WCJ initially dismissed the liens for the lien claimant's failure to appear on time for a conference and awarded costs to the defendant due to the significant delay. The Board granted reconsideration, vacating the dismissal of liens as moot. However, the Board rescinded the order for costs because the lien claimant was not given proper notice and an opportunity to be heard before the costs were assessed, as required by statute.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPacific Bell Telephone Co.Helmsman Management ServicesBilling Dynamicslien claimantDr. Alan MoellekenCarrillo Surgery CenterDismissal of LiensOrder to Pay CostsLabor Code § 5813
References
Case No. ADJ7447894, ADJ2955721 (GRO 0029571), ADJ3762879 (GRO 0029570)
Regular
Oct 29, 2015

Glenn Kendall vs. San Luis Personnel, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a petition for reconsideration by lien claimants Dr. Moelleken and Carrillo Surgery Center. Initially, the administrative law judge dismissed their liens, but then vacated that dismissal after the lien claimants objected. As the original order was set aside, the petition for reconsideration became moot, leading to its dismissal by the Board.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantsAdministrative Law Judge (WCJ)Notice of Intention to Dismiss LiensVacated OrderLien ConferenceMoot PetitionDismissalSan Luis Personnel
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Case No. ADJ8212510
Regular
Feb 19, 2013

SANTOS ARIN RODRIGUEZ vs. JK FARMS PARTNERSHIP, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST\EXPLORER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration, rescinded the prior Findings and Award, and returned the case for further development of the record. The Board found that the second opinion physician's report was incomplete due to the defendant's refusal to authorize recommended diagnostic tests. This refusal prevented the physician from rendering a definitive opinion on the necessity of spinal surgery. The Board admonished the defendant for this delay and gamesmanship, emphasizing the need for authorized further testing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSpinal SurgeryUtilization ReviewSecond OpinionNerve Conduction StudyEMG StudiesLumbar FusionDynamic Radiographic StudiesDeclaration of Readiness to Proceed
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