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Case No. ADJ7186657
Regular
Sep 30, 2011

Sergio Marquez vs. Alan's Lawnmower and Garden Center; INC, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found Sergio Marquez did not sustain an industrial injury. The applicant argued the employer's post-termination defense under Labor Code section 3600(a)(10) was inapplicable and that the presumption of injury under Labor Code section 5402 should apply. However, the Board adopted the WCJ's findings that neither the presumption nor an exception to the defense was established. The WCJ's report, which was incorporated by the Board, detailed why these arguments failed based on the evidence presented.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardSergio MarquezAlan's Lawnmower and Garden CenterStar Insurance CompanyIllinois Midwest Insurance AgencyADJ7186657Order Denying Reconsiderationindustrial injuryLabor Code section 5402presumption of industrial injury
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Case No. S7 91 Cr. 451
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 28, 1993

United States v. Marquez

This Memorandum Opinion and Order details the findings for the sentencing of defendant Flora Marquez following a Fatico hearing. Marquez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess heroin. The hearing addressed disputes regarding the quantity of narcotics involved, her role in the offense, and claims of diminished capacity. The Court determined a Base Offense Level of 32, denied adjustments for her role or diminished capacity, and allowed only a two-point reduction for acceptance of responsibility. Consequently, Marquez's Total Offense Level was set at 30, with a Criminal History Category of I, leading to a sentencing guideline range of 97-121 months.

Criminal LawSentencing GuidelinesDrug ConspiracyHeroin DistributionCocaine DistributionFatico HearingRelevant ConductBase Offense LevelDiminished CapacityAcceptance of Responsibility
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

United States v. Villanueva Madrid

Defendant Consuelo Marquez, an investment broker, was indicted on seventeen counts, including conspiracy to launder illegal proceeds and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. Marquez sought severance of the money laundering charge (Count One) from the bank and wire fraud charges (Counts Two through Seventeen), dismissal of certain charges, and various discovery orders. The court granted her motion for severance under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 14, citing the undue prejudice that would arise from a joint trial due to the potentially inflammatory nature of the money laundering evidence. The court denied the motion to dismiss the wire fraud charges based on deprivation of honest services, finding the indictment facially sufficient. Additionally, the court granted in part and denied in part Marquez's discovery motions, setting a schedule for the disclosure of Giglio material, Rule 404(b) evidence, and witness lists.

SeveranceMoney LaunderingBank FraudWire FraudConspiracyFederal Rules of Criminal ProcedureUndue PrejudiceDiscovery OrdersHonest Services FraudFiduciary Duty
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Case No. ADJ7096356
Regular
Jul 07, 2017

DAVID MARQUEZ vs. PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA, ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied David Marquez's petition for reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release settlement. Marquez sought to set aside the settlement, alleging mutual mistake regarding the resolution of Section 5710 fees and a Civil Code Section 1542 release. The Board found no evidence of good cause for rescission based on mutual mistake, affirming the WCJ's report. However, the Board noted a separate petition to set aside the addendum and remanded it for a hearing to allow Marquez to present evidence.

Compromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationMutual Mistake of FactSection 1542 Civil CodeSection 5710 feesOrder ApprovingWCJ ReportGood CauseStipulationsAttorney's Fees
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

People v. Sergio

The court addresses a defendant's motion to dismiss an indictment for murder, manslaughter, and endangering the welfare of a child. The defendant, Laura Sergio, argued that privileged physician-patient communications were improperly used before the grand jury and that the evidence was legally insufficient. The court, presided over by Joel M. Goldberg, J., ruled that the physician-patient privilege was overcome by exceptions under Social Services Law and the Tarasoff doctrine, allowing disclosure of limited medical information due to public safety concerns. Furthermore, the court found the evidence presented to the grand jury legally sufficient to support the charges, despite possible alternative inferences. Consequently, the defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment was denied in its entirety, and the case will proceed.

Criminal LawIndictmentGrand JuryPhysician-Patient PrivilegeConfidentialityChild AbuseHomicideManslaughterMurderDepraved Indifference
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Case No. ADJ7219831
Regular
Aug 27, 2012

LORENA MARQUEZ vs. CARL'S JR.; TRAVELERS INSURANCE

This case involves a workers' compensation claim for a psychiatric injury sustained by Lorena Marquez while employed as a cashier at Carl's Jr. The applicant sought reconsideration of the denial of temporary disability benefits, arguing she was partially disabled and her resignation was not a voluntary choice. The defendant insurer sought reconsideration regarding their affirmative defense that the injury stemmed from lawful personnel actions, but failed to adequately present this argument. Both petitions for reconsideration were denied, upholding the original award of 23% permanent disability and future medical treatment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration DeniedPsyche InjuryTemporary DisabilityPermanent DisabilityPQMELabor Code Section 3208.3(h)Affirmative DefensePersonnel ActionDeemed Denied
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Case No. ADJ590815 (RIV 0081064) ADJ6520585
Regular
Feb 22, 2012

CARMEN MARQUEZ vs. RYLAND HOMES, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies a Petition for Removal in the case of *Marquez v. Ryland Homes, AIG Claims Services*. The Board adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the Petition for Removal is DENIED.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ reportdeny removalRyland HomesAIG Claims ServicesADJ590815RIV 0081064Frank M. BrassNeil P. Sullivan
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Case No. ADJ7952281
Regular
Oct 20, 2011

SERGIO CHAVEZ vs. LAKE COUNTY ELECTRIC SUPPLY, HARTFORD

Applicant Sergio Chavez, through his attorney, petitioned to disqualify Workers' Compensation Judge George R. Ferris, alleging bias stemming from an incident on September 1, 2011. The judge denied the petition, stating he would decide all cases based on evidence presented and that the incident would not prejudice the applicant or his attorney. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted the judge's report, finding no reason to doubt his impartiality and therefore denied the disqualification petition.

Petition for DisqualificationWCJAdministrative Law Judgeenmitybiasprejudicemandatory settlement conferencesevidenceimpartialityWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. AHM 0138965
Regular
May 29, 2007

Sergio Patron vs. DENNY'S RESTAURANT, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Sergio Patron's petition for reconsideration as untimely because it was filed more than 25 days after the original decision was mailed. Applicant's arguments regarding a 10-day notice of intention and a 30-day filing period were rejected as inapplicable to the circumstances. Therefore, the petition was procedurally barred and dismissed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingJurisdictional Time LimitsFindings and OrderService by MailNotice of TrialWCAB Rule 10562Occupational Safety and Health Appeals BoardLabor Code Section 6614
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Case No. ADJ9290820
Regular
Sep 16, 2014

SERGIO RUBALCAVA vs. WASTE CONNECTIONS, ACE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Sergio Rubalcava's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) report, which found Rubalcava did not sustain an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The WCJ disbelieved Rubalcava's testimony regarding the mechanism of injury, partly due to an 8-second video, and found his account lacked credibility despite a Panel QME's opinion. The Board gave great weight to the WCJ's credibility findings, as established in case law.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantGarbage Truck DriverHead/Brain InjuryAOE/COEPanel QMETrier of FactCredibility
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