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Case No. ADJ625812 (POM 0280514)
Regular
Aug 24, 2011

William McCarther vs. USS Cal Builders, Zurich North America, State Compensation Insurance Fund

Zurich North America sought removal after applicant's invalid election against SCIF, arguing it was precluded from discovery and entitled to its own medical evidence for a specific injury. The Board granted removal, finding the election void and the discovery delay unjustified. The case involves a specific industrial injury where both SCIF and Zurich may be liable, with Zurich having made its first appearance nearly twenty months after being joined. The Board redesignated the upcoming trial as a status conference to allow Zurich to present policy information and clarify its coverage stance.

Petition for RemovalZurich North AmericaSCIFElection Against SCIFLabor Code section 5500.5(c)Specific InjuryJoinder of Party DefendantCoverage DenialASCIPWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ2736713 (VNO 0375817)
Regular
Nov 12, 2009

WILLIAM AVRIT vs. CALIFORNIA DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, SCIF STATE EMPLOYEES

The WCAB reversed the WCJ's order of restitution, finding that the WCJ lacked statutory authority to award reimbursement and that the equities did not favor SCIF's claim for reimbursement due to transactional stability.

Nations Surgery CenterSCIFrestitutionoverpaymenttransactional stabilityequitable reliefLabor Code section 4625lien claimantmedical treatment chargesunjust enrichment
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Case No. ADJ4698232 (RIV 0076516)
Regular
Jun 21, 2010

GUILLERMO CANAS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA; SCIF STATE EMPLOYEES RIVERSIDE

This case concerns the California Insurance Guarantee Association's (CIGA) right to file an application on behalf of an injured worker, Guillermo Canas, against the State of California. The defendant, SCIF, argued CIGA lacked standing, and its claim was barred by laches and the statute of limitations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed its prior decision, holding CIGA is a "party in interest" with standing to file. The WCAB found CIGA's application was not barred by the statute of limitations as it was filed within the statutory period. Finally, the WCAB clarified that legal issues, like those concerning uninsured state agencies, not raised at trial are waived and premature to consider.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSCIFCIGAstandinglachesstatute of limitationsreconsiderationparty in interestcumulative traumaLabor Code section 5501
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Case No. ADJ4118575
Regular
May 26, 2010

MANUEL ORTIZ vs. TOWER INDUSTRIES, INC., SCIF INSURED INLAND EMPIRE

This case involves a worker, Manuel Ortiz, who sustained a severe admitted industrial injury resulting in 100% permanent disability. The defendant, SCIF, sought reconsideration, arguing the WCJ's jump from a 98% to 100% rating lacked sufficient justification and that injury to sleep and erectile dysfunction were erroneously found. However, the Appeals Board denied the petitions, finding the evidence supported the 100% permanent disability rating. The Board emphasized Ortiz's significant injuries, ongoing pain, inability to control bodily functions, and uncorrected erectile dysfunction as establishing total permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetitions for ReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityLabor Code section 4662Agreed Medical ExaminersUrological InjuryErectile DysfunctionSleep DisorderPermanent Total DisabilityFindings and Award
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Case No. ADJ3535372 (POM 0252700) ADJ4563878 (POM 0290856)
Regular
Sep 23, 2013

JANET BOWEN vs. MICHAEL J'S RESTAURANT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, administered by INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES for PACIFIC NATIONAL INSURANCE, in liquidation, GLENDORA CONTINENTAL, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior order finding the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) entitled to reimbursement from the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). SCIF argued CIGA's reimbursement claim was untimely and that CIGA knew of SCIF's joint liability. CIGA asserted SCIF never contested the reimbursement amount. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, clarifying CIGA's statutory role and distinguishing "coverage" from "covered claim," deeming SCIF's arguments regarding coverage misplaced.

California Workers CompensationCIGASCIFReimbursementPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderStipulated AwardCovered ClaimsInsolvent InsurerInsurance Code Section 1063
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Case No. ADJ 536917 (PAS 0038447), ADJ 4107955 (PAS 0038446)
Regular
Jul 26, 2016

DONALD SCHILLING vs. STARLINE TOURS OF HOLLYWOOD, SCIF, CIGA FOR SUPERIOR PACIFIC CASUALTY COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that held CIGA liable for 50% of the applicant's future medical treatment costs. The Board found that recent case law indicates a final apportionment award does not alter the joint and several nature of liability among insurers. CIGA argued it is not liable if other insurance, like SCIF's, is available, citing Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9). The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to address CIGA's contentions and potential laches defense, which requires a showing of prejudice.

CIGASuperior Pacific Casualty CompanySCIFPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersApportionmentJoint and Several LiabilityOther InsuranceLachesPrejudice
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Case No. ADJ2263363 (SAC 0291821) ADJ2654728 (SAC 0291246)
Regular
Dec 05, 2008

LEROY ARMSTRONG vs. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, SLIPFORM CONCRETE, BROADSPIRE, California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), Legion Insurance, State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), Fireman's Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed CIGA's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's deferral of CIGA's requested issues was not a final order, and CIGA was not aggrieved. The Board also denied CIGA's petition for removal, finding no extraordinary circumstances. Finally, the Board denied SCIF's petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ's determination that the applicant's claim against Environmental Construction was timely.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCIGASCIFReconsiderationRemovalPetitionFinal OrderStatute of LimitationsIndustrial InjuryDeferred Issue
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Case No. VNO 0511181, VNO 0512377, VNO 0512378
Regular
Jul 06, 2007

TINA TABAREZ vs. ACCREDITED NURSE HEALTH SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns CIGA's right to reimbursement from SCIF for benefits paid to an applicant with multiple work-related injuries. The Board granted CIGA's reconsideration, finding that SCIF, as "other insurance" on the risk for later injuries, is responsible for reimbursing CIGA for benefits paid *after* SCIF's coverage began. CIGA remains liable for benefits solely attributable to injuries sustained before SCIF was on the risk.

CIGASCIFReconsiderationCovered ClaimsOther InsuranceInsolvencyReimbursementTemporary Disability IndemnityMedical TreatmentVocational Rehabilitation
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Case No. ADJ1316438
Regular
Sep 12, 2008

MARK SHORT vs. MISTRAL, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., AMERICAN COMMERCIAL CLAIM ADMINISTRATORS, VILLANOVA INSURANCE CO., TORTILLA FLATS, WASAU INSURANCE CO., CORNERSTONE CUTLERY, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., 21 OCEAN FRONT RESTAURANT, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

The Appeals Board dismissed SCIF's petition for reconsideration, granted removal, and dismissed SCIF as a party defendant because SCIF did not insure Mistral during the relevant period nor any of the employers joined in the Order.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalSCIFFinal OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityProcedural OrderLabor Code Section 5310Cumulative Trauma Period
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Case No. ADJ9175444 ADJ9175443 ADJ9182342 ADJ9863288
Regular
Sep 11, 2017

ALEXANDRA MOON (RAMIREZ) vs. LONG BEACH COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the State Compensation Insurance Fund's (SCIF) petition for reconsideration. SCIF sought to overturn penalties and attorney's fees awarded due to an alleged unreasonable delay in issuing settlement proceeds. The Board upheld the administrative law judge's decision, finding that SCIF failed to sufficiently prove that replacement settlement checks were mailed on the dates claimed, thus supporting the applicant's testimony of a delay. The exclusion of SCIF's exhibits for lack of authentication was also deemed proper.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings Award OrdersWCJSCIFSettlement ProceedsPenaltyInterestAttorney's FeesCompromise and Release
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