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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. ADJ7232076
En Banc
Sep 26, 2011

Tsegay Messele vs. Pitco Foods, Inc.; California Insurance Company

The Appeals Board holds that the 10-day period for agreeing on an AME under Labor Code § 4062.2(b) is extended by five days when the initial proposal is served by mail, and clarifies the method for calculating this time period, finding both parties' panel requests premature.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTsegay MesselePitco FoodsInc.California Insurance CompanyADJ7232076Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationOrder Granting RemovalDecision After RemovalEn Banc
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Case No. ADJ613558 (LBO 0358811)
Regular
Nov 04, 2011

IRMA LARA vs. JAY AND ELLEN KAUFMAN, STATE FARM INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration regarding payment for interpreter services. The Board found that the lien claimant waived certain claims by failing to serve the petition on the applicant and her attorney, and by not explicitly claiming fees under Labor Code section 5710(b)(5). Regarding a contested payment, the Board noted evidence of a payment that should satisfy the outstanding amount, and denied sanctions for alleged late payment, as the lien claimant did not sufficiently prove the defendant failed to contest liability within the prescribed timeframe.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantStipulations and AwardInterpreter ServicesLabor Code Section 5811(b)No-Show FeesDeposition PreparationWCJ Report and RecommendationProof of Service
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Case No. ADJ17425906, ADJ17425907
Regular
Sep 19, 2025

JOSE PEREZ vs. LA GONDOLA RESTAURANT, PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, administered by Omaha National Underwriters, LLC

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior order regarding interpreter fees for a workers' compensation applicant. The Board is reviewing the WCJ's decision concerning whether interpreter services for deposition preparation and a compromise and release were reasonably necessary and billed appropriately under relevant regulations. The Board specifically noted that the interpreter's certification and the establishment of a market rate for services require further examination. A final decision will be issued after this comprehensive review.

AD Rule 9795.3(b)(2)AD Rule 9795.3(7)(b)(1)cost petitionerLRA InterpretersInc.market rateinterpreter certificationdeposition preparationCompromise and ReleaseC&R
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Case No. ADJ4151507 (SFO 0487197)
Regular
Feb 02, 2020

Tracy Sullivan vs. Café Amsterdam, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the previous award, finding the applicant's burn injury did not qualify for the "severe burns" exception to the temporary disability indemnity limit under Labor Code section 4656(c)(3)(D). Consequently, temporary disability indemnity is limited to 104 weeks from the commencement of payments on August 10, 2004. The Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the applicant's psychiatric injury was compensable, meeting the "sudden and extraordinary" employment condition exception. Clerical errors in the original findings were also corrected.

ADJ4151507SFO 0487197Tracy SullivanCafé AmsterdamState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award and OrderWCJindustrial injurycervical spine
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Case No. ADJ9074637
Regular
Dec 03, 2018

ANA RAMOS vs. TRI-STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES/ DIAMOND STAFFING; LUMBERMEN'S UNDERWRITING ALLIANCE, in liquidation, administered by CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

The Appeals Board denied the Petition for Removal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that reconsideration would not adequately address. Additionally, the lien claimant violated WCAB rules by including impermissible attachments to their petition. One attachment documented prohibited ex parte communications with the judge. The lien claimant was admonished to follow Appeals Board rules to avoid potential sanctions.

Petition for RemovalSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationEx Parte CommunicationLien ClaimantWCAB Rule 10842WCAB Rule 10324(c)SanctionsLabor Code Section 5813
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Case No. ADJ6535347, ADJ6534384
Regular
Nov 02, 2015

CHRISTINE KNAPP vs. COUNTY OF FRESNO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The applicant sought to overturn findings of $53\%$ permanent disability and disputed the exclusion of vocational expert reports and a claim of $100\%$ disability. The Board found the petition contained numerous factual misrepresentations and violations of WCAB rules and professional conduct by the applicant's attorney. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which recommended denial due to the petition's legal defects and factual inaccuracies.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardOccupational Group NumberIndustrial InjuryRight ShoulderMigraine HeadachesPermanent DisabilityAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical Examiner
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Case No. ADJ8345654
Regular
Jun 11, 2014

BUNNY SWANSON vs. ODYSSEY HEALTH CARE, ODYSSEY HEALTH CARE INC, SEDGWICK CMS, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Ms. Swanson's petition for reconsideration because it was procedurally deficient, violating multiple board rules, including improper filing and failure to serve the defendant. The Administrative Law Judge's report, which the Board adopted, also found that Ms. Swanson failed to meet her burden of proof on causation. The judge determined that her claimed psychological injuries were not industrially caused and were unsupported by credible medical evidence, noting documented performance and attitude issues. Furthermore, the judge concluded that her personal discomfort with co-workers' lifestyles did not constitute a work-related injury.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportRule 10842Rule 10843Rule 10845Rule 10850Rule 10844sexual harassmenttoxic work environment
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Case No. ADJ6918185
Regular
Jan 07, 2017

LORRAINE ROBBINS vs. AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AAA AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration due to multiple procedural defects. Specifically, the petition was deemed skeletal, unverified, and lacked proof of service on adverse parties, all of which are required by Labor Code section 5902 and relevant Appeals Board Rules. The applicant was also provided notice of the lack of verification but failed to cure the defect. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, and subsequent filings were rejected.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalSkeletal PetitionUnverified PetitionProof of ServiceLabor Code § 5902Appeals Board RulesWCJ ReportTimelinessVerification Defect
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Case No. ADJ7414538
Regular
Sep 27, 2013

WILLOLA JOINTER vs. LOS ANGELES JOB CORPS CENTER, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a lien claimant, Western Imaging Services, seeking reconsideration after its lien was denied by the Workers' Compensation Judge due to insufficient evidence regarding billing practices. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding Western misstated the evidence and the law, and failed to meet its burden of proof on the reasonableness of its charges. Furthermore, the Board issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions for apparent violations of rules regarding proper document execution and professional conduct. Western's petition misrepresented defendant's objections and cited outdated law, while failing to present evidence on the crucial issue of billing appropriateness.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderWCJBurden of ProofLabor CodeAppeals Board RulesSanctionsBad Faith
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