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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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Case No. ADJ8656037
Regular
Mar 18, 2019

STERLING FORBES vs. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, TRAVELERS DALLAS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to study factual and legal issues in Sterling Forbes' case against Harlem Globetrotters and Travelers. However, the parties have since negotiated a settlement. Consequently, the WCAB has rescinded the WCJ's August 22, 2017 Findings and Award. The case is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to determine the reasonableness of the proposed settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementFindings and AwardRescindedReturned to Trial LevelWCJReasonableness of SettlementNegotiated SettlementInjured Worker
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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 To allow the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the settlement, the Appeals Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the case to the trial level.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. ADJ4364152
Regular
Oct 14, 2008

PATRICIA A. NEWTON vs. SBC PACIFIC BELL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior July 30, 2008 Joint Findings and Order because the applicant's attorney informed the Board that the case was being settled. The case is remanded to the trial level, where the WCJ will either re-issue the original decision if settlement is not finalized within 30 days, or proceed with settlement approval or other appropriate action if settlement papers are timely filed. This order allows the parties to finalize their settlement while preserving their rights.

ReconsiderationRescinded OrderRemandedTrial LevelSettlementTentative SettlementWCJJoint Findings and OrderFinalized SettlementAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ13604184
Regular
Aug 21, 2025

JOSE MARTINEZ vs. TAYLOR FRESH FOODS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

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 has rescinded the original decision. The case is returned to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the proposed settlement. This is not a final decision on the merits; if the settlement is not approved, the WCJ may reinstate the original decision, from which further reconsideration can be sought.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementRescindedReturned to Trial LevelWCJAdministrative Law JudgeProposed SettlementFurther ProceedingsDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ11019336
Regular
Oct 30, 2019

ISAAC HERNANDEZ vs. RICARDO DELGADO FRESNO FLOORING, FARMERS WESTLAKE VILLAGE FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE

In this workers' compensation matter, the Appeals Board has rescinded its prior decision and returned the case to the trial level. This action was taken because the applicant and defendant have reached a proposed settlement agreement while the case was pending reconsideration. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is now allowing the Workers' Compensation Judge to review and potentially approve this settlement. If the settlement is not approved, the judge can issue a new decision, and either party can seek further reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementFindings of FactOrdersWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeRescindedReturned to Trial LevelPetition for ReconsiderationProposed Settlement
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Case No. ADJ9213321
Regular
Apr 04, 2016

JAMES SEITZ vs. CITY OF OXNARD, COUNTY OF VENTURA

In *Seitz v. City of Oxnard*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted a defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision filed September 15, 2016. The Board deemed reconsideration necessary to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Pending the decision after reconsideration, all communications and filings related to the petition must be submitted directly to the Board's Commissioners in San Francisco, not to the district office or via EAMS. Any other trial-level documents not related to the petition should continue to be filed normally, but parties filing proposed settlements should notify the Board as a WCJ cannot act on them during reconsideration.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTING RECONSIDERATIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUESJUST AND REASONED DECISIONOFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERSELECTRONIC ADJUDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMEAMSDISTRICT OFFICE
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Case No. ADJ10894396, ADJ10894410
Regular
Apr 06, 2023

JOSHUA KIBLINGER vs. TIM LAWLOR CONSTRUCTION, WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY, AMTRUST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded its prior decision and returned the case to the trial level. This action was taken because the parties have reached a proposed settlement while the matter was pending reconsideration. The trial judge will now review the settlement; if not approved, the prior decision can be reinstated. This is not a final decision on the merits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementRescindedReturned to Trial LevelWorkers' Compensation JudgeProposed SettlementFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationAggrieved Person
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Case No. ADJ6573016
Regular
Feb 05, 2020

NANCY SWINNEY vs. SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC., ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has rescinded its January 3, 2019 decision in Nancy Swinney v. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. This action was taken because the parties have reached a proposed settlement while the case was pending reconsideration. The matter is now returned to the trial level for the Workers' Compensation Judge to review the settlement proposal. This order is not a final determination on the merits of the appealed issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSettlementRescinded DecisionReturned to Trial LevelProposed SettlementFindings and OrderAdministrative Law JudgeCal. Code Regs.tit. 8
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Case No. ADJ16022807
Regular
Aug 08, 2025

ISRAEL MORALES ROJAS vs. CHRISTENSEN BROTHERS GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Israel Morales Rojas petitioned for reconsideration of a WCJ's July 7, 2023, decision that denied his entitlement to a specific post-acute residential rehabilitation program. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to review the matter. While the reconsideration was pending, the Board was advised that a proposed settlement had been reached. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's original decision and returned the case to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the proposed settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and OrderBurden of ProofReasonableness of TreatmentCasa Colina Transitional Living CenterInterdisciplinary Post-Acute Residential Rehabilitation ProgramSettlementRescindedReturned to Trial Level
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