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Case No. ADJ6853853
Regular
Oct 05, 2012

KYB FUGFUGOSH vs. SAN QUENTIN STATE PRISON, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that San Quentin State Prison committed serious and willful misconduct. The applicant, an inmate kitchen worker, sustained a right shoulder injury on June 18, 2008, after being ordered to work despite presenting medical documentation of his injury and post-surgical condition. The Board upheld the Administrative Law Judge's finding that prison officials' failure to acknowledge and act on the applicant's medical limitations constituted a reckless disregard for his safety, proximately causing his injury. The employer's arguments regarding perjured testimony and newly discovered evidence were rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSan Quentin State PrisonState Compensation Insurance Fundserious and willful misconductadmitted injurykitchen workerarthroscopic acromioplastyrotator cuff tearsfailure to reportinmate request for interview
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Case No. ADJ4653074 (BAK 0152415)
Regular
Oct 03, 2013

ROBERT HUFF vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CDCR - CORCORAN STATE PRISON, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES

This case involves Robert Huff's workers' compensation claim against the State of California, CDCR - Corcoran State Prison. The defendant filed a petition for reconsideration of a previous decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted this petition because they need more time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues. This action is taken to ensure a just and reasoned decision after further study and potential proceedings. All future filings related to this case must be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office, not to any district office or via e-filing.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGrantedCorcoran State PrisonLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundCase Number ADJ4653074Opinion and OrderStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal Issues
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

United States v. State of New York

The United States sued the State of New York and several state entities, including SBOE, SUNY, and CUNY, alleging violations of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). The core issue was whether state-funded Disabled Student Services (DSS) offices at public colleges and universities, including SUNY and CUNY campuses and community colleges, must be designated as mandatory voter registration agencies (VRAs) under 42 U.S.C. § 1973gg-5(a)(2)(B). The State defendants argued these offices were not 'primarily engaged' in serving persons with disabilities, and that the NVRA did not apply to them. The Court rejected the defendants' arguments regarding subject matter jurisdiction and the interpretation of the NVRA, citing legislative intent and prior circuit court decisions. The Court concluded that DSS offices at all SUNY and CUNY campuses and their respective community colleges are indeed state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities, and therefore must be designated as mandatory VRAs. The plaintiff's motion for summary judgment was granted.

National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)Voter Registration Agencies (VRAs)Disabled Student Services (DSS)State-funded programsPublic universitiesCommunity collegesFederalismSummary judgmentDeclaratory reliefInjunctive relief
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Case No. ADJ13254756
Regular
Aug 05, 2025

MARK EVANS vs. CORCORAN STATE PRISON, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE EMPLOYEES

Applicant Mark Evans sustained injuries during employment at Corcoran State Prison, leading to a WCJ order for medical treatment. Defendant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the Utilization Review (UR) decision denying the treatment was timely and challenging the WCAB's jurisdiction over the medical necessity dispute. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, classifying the WCJ's order as a final threshold order. The Board deferred a final decision, ordering further review of the merits and the entire record.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationUtilization ReviewTimelinessRequest for AuthorizationDubon IIFinal OrderThreshold IssueLabor Code Section 4610Medical Treatment
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Case No. ADJ7492912
Regular
May 12, 2016

TERESA LAYMAN vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SAN QUENTIN STATE PRISON AND STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Teresa Layman's workers' compensation claim against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The applicant's petition for reconsideration was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, which found a significant flaw in the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion. Specifically, the QME improperly combined two identical impairment ratings derived from different AMA Guides chapters, failing to properly apply the Almaraz/Guzman standard. Consequently, the $19\%$ permanent disability award, with $60\%$ apportionment to the industrial injury, was upheld.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationQualified Medical EvaluatorAMA GuidesPermanent DisabilityApportionmentAlmaraz/GuzmanCorrectional OfficerSpinal Cord InjuryWhole Person Impairment
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Case No. ADJ7671718
Regular
Nov 28, 2011

BOB BUHRLE vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FIRE DEPARTMENT, State of California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CDF), State Compensation Insurance Fund/State Contract Services (SCIF)

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by the County of San Bernardino Fire Department (CDF) and its insurer. The Board found that the order joining CDF and State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) as defendants was not a "final" order, and thus not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the Board denied the petition for removal, as CDF and SCIF failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. They also did not show that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy if an adverse decision were ultimately issued.

Petition for ReconsiderationDenial of RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityJoining Party DefendantExtraordinary RemedySubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC v. New York State Department of State

Petitioners, identified as the owners and operators of Indian Point Energy Center, appealed a judgment that dismissed their challenge to a modification by respondents, the Secretary of State, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Department of State. The modification extended a statutorily protected environmental habitat in the Hudson River, now called 'Hudson Highlands,' impacting the area near Indian Point. Petitioners argued that the modification lacked a rational scientific basis, constituted formal rulemaking without proper procedure, and that the denial of their discovery requests was an abuse of discretion. The Appellate Division affirmed the Supreme Court's judgment, deferring to the agencies' interpretation of their regulations and finding the modification rational, not formal rulemaking, and the discovery denial justified.

Environmental ProtectionHabitat ModificationAgency DeferenceCPLR Article 78Declaratory JudgmentRegulatory InterpretationScientific EvidenceFormal RulemakingAdministrative ProcedureDiscovery Denial
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Case No. ADJ711962 (SFO 0420092) ADJ2557776 (SFO 0390012)
Regular
Jul 06, 2015

EVELYN COTTON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, SAN QUENTIN STATE PRISON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration as untimely and successive, as the underlying Supplemental Findings and Award from March 14, 2013, was final and beyond the Board's jurisdiction to amend. The Board also denied the applicant's petition for removal or disqualification of the judge, finding the allegations insufficient to establish bias or prejudice or demonstrate irreparable harm. The applicant's claims for industrial injury to her back and hypertension were previously denied in the 2013 decision. The Board noted that any claims not resolved in the 2013 award are dismissed due to the absence of a final order.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWCJ DisqualificationIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryHypertensionSupplemental Findings and AwardFinality of DecisionFive-Year Jurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ711962 (SFO 0420092)ADJ2557776 (SFO 0390012)
Regular
Apr 04, 2017

EVELYN COTTON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, SAN QUENTIN STATE PRISON

The applicant sought reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision regarding industrial injuries and medical treatment reimbursements. The Board denied reconsideration, adopting the findings of the workers' compensation judge. The applicant's claims regarding impaired concentration due to pain and medication, as well as disputes over document possession and reimbursement calculations, were found insufficient to warrant further review. The applicant was also admonished for violating procedural rules by attaching unnecessary documents to her petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryShoulder InjuryHand InjuryKnee InjuryWrist InjuryBack InjuryPsyche InjuryHypertension
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Case No. ADJ11500341
Regular
May 06, 2025

David Evans vs. Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, State Compensation Insurance Fund

Applicant David Evans sustained an industrial injury to his circulatory system while employed at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. The case in chief was resolved by a Stipulated Award. Lien claimant California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) Benefit Trust Fund sought reconsideration of a Findings and Order (F&O) that disallowed its lien for living expenses due to time limitations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration but ultimately found that CCPOA failed to properly notify the defendant of its lien before benefits were paid, thus the defendant is not liable, and CCPOA takes nothing on its lien.

California Workers' CompensationLabor Code section 4903.5Labor Code section 4903.1(a)(3)(A)Lien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationStipulated AwardTemporary DisabilityIndustrial InjuryCirculatory SystemCorrectional Officer
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