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Case No. ADJ10102786
Regular
May 08, 2019

DANIELA BEAUDIN vs. LINDSAY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The WCAB found the original decision lacked specific citations to the evidence in the record, making it impossible to assess the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) reasoning. The petitioner, Med-Legal Photocopy, failed to adequately support its claim for reimbursement of copying services with specific references to the evidence, violating WCAB rules. Therefore, the case needs to be reheard to ensure the ALJ's decision is properly supported by the record.

Med-Legal ExpenseLabor Code Section 4621WCAB Rule 10451Otis v. City of Los AngelesNon-IBR PetitionMedical RecordsSubpoenasInvoicesExplanation of ReviewsReasonable and Necessary
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Nan FF.

This case concerns an appeal from an order of the Family Court of Otsego County which dismissed an adult adoptee's application to unseal her adoption records. The petitioner sought access to the records based on medical need, as per Domestic Relations Law § 114 (4). However, her application was denied because she failed to provide a certification from a licensed New York physician. Additionally, the submitted letters from an out-of-state social worker and physician did not sufficiently indicate that access to the records was "required" to address a serious illness, nor did they identify the specific information needed, thus failing to establish prima facie good cause under the statute. The appellate court affirmed the Family Court's dismissal of the application.

Adoption LawRecord SealingMedical GroundsGood Cause RequirementStatutory ComplianceFamily Court ProcedureAppellate ReviewPhysician CertificationOut-of-State CertificationDocumentary Evidence
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Claim of Coratti v. Jon Josef Hair & Colour Group

The Workers' Compensation Board denied a claimant's motion to preclude a workers’ compensation carrier’s consultant report, which was based solely on a review of medical records, not an independent medical examination (IME). The claimant argued non-compliance with Workers’ Compensation Law § 137 (1) (b), a provision requiring notice if an IME is performed. The Board concluded the statute does not apply to records-review-only reports. An appellate court affirmed, holding that the plain language of § 137 (1) (b) explicitly refers to practitioners who have performed or will perform an IME, thereby excluding those who solely review records. The court emphasized that statutory interpretation must adhere to plain language, leaving policy arguments to the Legislature.

IME reportsrecords reviewWorkers' Compensation Lawstatutory interpretationpreclusion motioncausationoccupational illnessdue processlegislative intent
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Case No. ADJ9244329
Regular
Nov 23, 2016

MIGUEL AMADOR vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Miguel Amador's Petition for Reconsideration. This dismissal was based on the petition's failure to comply with Labor Code section 5902 and relevant WCAB Rules. Specifically, the petition was inadequate because it did not set forth specific details of the grounds for reconsideration, failed to fairly state all material evidence, and lacked specific references to the record. The WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report, which also would have led to denial on the merits had the procedural defects not resulted in dismissal.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalLabor Code 5902Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10842Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10846Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10852Skeletal PetitionUnjust or UnlawfulMaterial Evidence
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Case No. Motion sequence Nos. 002 and 005
Regular Panel Decision

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Escape Media Group, Inc.

UMG Recordings, Inc. sued Escape Media Group, Inc. for common-law copyright infringement and unfair competition. Escape asserted DMCA safe harbor and CDA preemption defenses, along with Donnelly Act and tortious interference counterclaims. The court denied UMG's motion to dismiss the DMCA safe harbor defense, ruling it applies to pre-1972 recordings. However, the court granted UMG's motion to dismiss the CDA preemption defense, clarifying that the CDA's intellectual property exemption covers both federal and state laws. Additionally, Escape's Donnelly Act counterclaim was dismissed, but UMG's motions to dismiss the tortious interference counterclaims were denied, rejecting defenses like the Noerr-Pennington doctrine and economic interest.

Copyright InfringementDMCA Safe HarborPre-1972 RecordingsUnfair CompetitionCommunications Decency ActTortious InterferenceDonnelly ActNew York Common LawInternet Service ProvidersAntitrust
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Case No. ADJ6542290
Regular
Sep 28, 2018

DOUGLAS LYONS vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, SCIF

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petitions for reconsideration because they were untimely, unverified, and lacked specific references to the record. The applicant's numerous petitions were filed after the deadline for reconsideration of a clerical amendment to the original decision. Furthermore, the petitions failed to meet procedural requirements regarding verification and specificity of arguments, exceeding page limitations without leave.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderHepatitis CIndustrial InjuryMedical OpinionQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)FraudUntimely FilingClerical Correction
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Case No. ADJ9 657673, ADJ9 632441, ADJ9 697740, ADJ9 832297, ADJ9 834527, ADJ9 842328, ADJ9 919901, ADJ9 919978
Regular
Apr 14, 2016

KELLY FINN vs. OXNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Kelly Finn's Petition for Reconsideration because it was "skeletal." The petition failed to meet the legal requirements of Labor Code section 5902 and WCAB Rules 10842, 10846, and 10852, which mandate specific details regarding grounds, evidence, and legal principles. The WCAB found the petition lacked specific references to the record and the evidence it relied upon.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Reconsiderationskeletal petitionLabor Code section 5902WCAB Rulesmaterial evidencespecific references to the recordprinciples of lawdeny or dismissWCJ report
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Case No. ADJ7213166
Regular
Aug 24, 2012

ANDREW ESTRADA vs. C.D. LYON CONSTRUCTION, INC., SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns an employer's petition for reconsideration of an award for an applicant's back injury. The employer argued there was insufficient medical evidence for the temporary disability award and that the applicant was incarcerated during some award periods. The Board denied the petition, primarily because the employer failed to adequately reference the record as required by procedural rules. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning that the employer did not demonstrate the specific medical records or evidence supporting their claims.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryRoustaboutTemporary DisabilityLabor Code section 4656Compensable WeeksMaximum Medical ImprovementSubstantial Medical Evidence
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Case No. ADJ2946461 (OAK 0285115)
Regular
Feb 04, 2010

LUCIO AGUIRRE vs. PIONEER PACKING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Dr. Christopher Vaughan's petition for reconsideration. The petition failed to meet the statutory requirements of Labor Code section 5902 and California Code of Regulations title 8, section 10846. Specifically, the petition lacked specific contentions of error, references to the case record, and discussion of legal principles. As a result, the WCAB found the petition to be skeletal and therefore dismissed it.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLien claimantWCJLabor Code section 5902Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 §10846Green v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Skeletal petitionDismissal
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Case No. ADJ8765078 ADJ8765068 ADJ8841406
Regular
Dec 03, 2018

WILLIAM MCBURNEY vs. ALL THAT GLITTERS, EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's Findings and Award due to an inadequate record. Specifically, the Board noted discrepancies in physician references and confusion regarding the scope of a prior award for medical treatment for psychological injury. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to ensure a complete and accurate record for a new decision by the WCJ. The Board also questioned the WCJ's failure to specify penalty amounts.

ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLabor Code sections 58145814.5Psychiatric medical treatmentIndustrial cumulative traumaFuture medical careUtilization reviewWCJPenalties
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