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Case No. ADJ2987812 (SJO262336) ADJ1100259 (SJO262338)
Regular
Sep 17, 2003

JANICE KELLEY vs. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL and BROADSPIRE, L.L.C.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendants' Petition for Reconsideration in the case of *Kelley v. Good Samaritan Hospital and Broadsire, L.L.C.* This action was taken due to the statutory time constraints and the need for further study of the complex factual and legal issues. The WCAB requires additional review to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the record before issuing a just decision. All future filings in this matter should be directed to the WCAB's Office of the Commissioners, not the local district office.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardGood Samaritan HospitalBroadspire L.L.C.Opinion and OrderStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionFurther ProceedingsOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ4086603 (LAO 0829698) ADJ4469358 (LAO 0829699)
Regular
May 01, 2009

ADA ROZENBLAT vs. CEDARS SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board notice addresses a dispute over attorney's fees and costs awarded as sanctions. The defense seeks $800.50 for opposing a petition for reconsideration, while applicant's counsel, Daniel Escamilla, concedes only $540.00. The Board finds $800.50 reasonable and proposes to award this amount to defense counsel, Pearlman, Borska & Wax, L.L.P. This award is separate from any other sanctions payable to the General Fund.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDADA ROZENBLATCEDARS SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMADJ4086603ADJ4469358ATTORNEY'S FEESCOSTSSANCTIONSLABOR CODE § 5813PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ6995481
Regular
Dec 10, 2012

MARIA FERNANDEZ vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Los Angeles Unified School District's Petition for Reconsideration. The applicant, Maria Fernandez, sustained multiple injuries in a 2009 fall, including to her left arm, left knee, back, and right fingers, requiring ongoing medical treatment and mobility aids. The Board found that the case of *Tenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rushing)* was inapplicable, and adopted the WCJ's report in full. The WCJ recommended upholding the original Findings and Award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeTenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rushing)Primary Treating PhysicianKaiserSt. Francis HospitalStacy Medical (MPN)Dr. HeskiaoffPhilip A. Sobol MD
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Case No. ADJ6757080
Regular
Jul 23, 2012

GRACE AOKI vs. CITY OF TORRANCE

This case concerns a library page's permanent disability rating for a right shoulder injury. The agreed medical evaluator combined ratings for loss of motion and weakness/grip strength, exceeding AMA Guides limitations for combining such impairments. The Appeals Board found the physician's report insufficient to rebut AMA Guide standards or explain the combined rating. Consequently, the permanent disability award was reduced from 46% to 20%.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGrace AokiCity of TorrancePermissibly Self-InsuredReconsiderationJoint Findings and AwardPermanent DisabilityAgreed Medical EvaluatorSeymour L. AlbanPetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. LAO 0781233, LAO 0781234
Regular
Aug 20, 2008

MICHAEL L. LA FRANCE vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case concerns Michael L. La France's workers' compensation claim against the County of Los Angeles. The Appeals Board denied La France's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) findings. The WCJ found La France lacked credibility and that his claims of psychiatric injury due to employment conditions were not supported by evidence, particularly noting he worked less than six months. Additionally, the WCJ found no violation of Labor Code Section 132a regarding termination and no compensable orthopedic or internal medicine injuries based on medical examiner reports.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ credibilityGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Order Denying ReconsiderationLAO 0781233LAO 0781234Michael L. La FranceCounty of Los Angelesemployment application inaccuracies
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Case No. ADJ2024655 (SAC 0331505)
Regular
Apr 24, 2009

MAURICE WEBSTER vs. JOHN L. SULLIVAN CHEVROLET, SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION

This order denies Maurice Webster's petition for reconsideration in his workers' compensation case against John L. Sullivan Chevrolet and Safety National Casualty Corporation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ). Finding no basis for reconsideration, the WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning and denied the petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeDenying ReconsiderationMaurice WebsterJohn L. Sullivan ChevroletSafety National Casualty CorporationADJ204655SAC 0331505Gregory G. Aghazarian
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Case No. ADJ3367486 (RIV 0016856) ADJ281670 (RIV 0008214) ADJ2292739 (RIV 0003259)
Regular
Feb 03, 2016

ROBERT O'NEAL vs. L.A. COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION (CIGA)

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration in the case of Robert O'Neal v. L.A. County Fair Association and CIGA. This reconsideration is granted to allow for further study of the complex factual and legal issues presented. The WCAB needs a complete understanding of the record to issue a just decision. All future filings related to the petition must be submitted directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office, not to any district office.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGrant of ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)Proposed SettlementWCJ
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Case No. ADJ7998682, ADJ8728951
Regular
Dec 16, 2013

Elizabeth Herrera Mendez vs. L&B Real Estate, State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the finding that the applicant was an employee of L&B Real Estate. The Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's report and gave great weight to the judge's credibility determination. The applicant's credible testimony regarding her employment and duties as an apartment manager, in exchange for a rent reduction, formed the basis of the decision. The defendant's arguments disputing employment and referencing a prior Labor Commissioner finding were rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportCredibility FindingGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.Apartment ManagerInjury DatesEmployment DisputeApplicant TestimonyL&B Real Estate
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Case No. ADJ11428234
Regular
Oct 17, 2025

RAMON COLLADO vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CENTINELA STATE PRISON

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues in Ramon Collado's case against the California Department of Corrections and Centinela State Prison. Collado sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order from July 28, 2021, which concluded he failed to prove an industrially caused heart/hypertension injury between December 20, 2012, and August 14, 2018. The Board found the Qualified Medical Evaluator's opinion on whether Collado's condition was an aggravation or mere exacerbation of prior injuries was unclear and contradictory, failing to constitute substantial medical evidence. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, including the development of the medical record and a determination on the applicability of Labor Code section 3212 presumptions.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardRamon ColladoCalifornia Department of CorrectionsCentinela State PrisonState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationFindings and Orderworkers' compensation administrative law judgeindustrially caused injuryexacerbation
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Case No. ADJ975351 (SFO0511587)
Regular
Jul 11, 2011

BURNADINE GASKIN vs. K & L GATES, LLP., SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Burnadine Gaskin's Petition for Reconsideration and dismissed her Petition for Removal. Gaskin sought reconsideration of supplemental findings that she did not sustain a neck injury in addition to her upper extremities, nor require further medical treatment due to her employment with K & L Gates, LLP. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found no causal connection between Gaskin's employment at K & L Gates and any ongoing disability or need for medical treatment, citing expert medical opinion. The dismissal of the removal petition was due to the final decision being addressed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalSupplemental Findings of Factinjury to upper extremitieslegal secretarycumulative injurySentry Select Insurance CompanyTremblath doctrineColonial Ins. Co.
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