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Case No. ADJ8616799

Regular

Aug 16, 2013

STEPHANIE LLAMAS vs. SAM'S CLUB, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE, Administered By YORK INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP, INC.

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by a party in the matter of Stephanie Llamas vs. Sam's Club. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order dismissing this petition. The dismissal is due to the petitioner's voluntary withdrawal of the petition. Therefore, the Board has formally closed the reconsideration process for the June 14, 2013 decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalWithdrawnStephanie LlamasSam's ClubAce American InsuranceYork Insurance Services GroupWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ8616799Oxnard District Office

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Case No. 2017 NY Slip Op 05774

Regular Panel Decision

Aug 30, 2017

Matter of Jessica U. (Stephanie U.)

The Chemung County Department of Social Services initiated proceedings to terminate Stephanie U.'s parental rights, alleging permanent neglect of her six children. Following a lengthy fact-finding hearing, the Family Court found five children permanently neglected, returned the oldest to the mother's care, ordered a one-year suspended judgment for two, and terminated parental rights for the three youngest children. Stephanie U. appealed this decision, challenging both the finding of permanent neglect and the termination of parental rights. The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court's order, concluding that the Department had made diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship and that the mother had failed to adequately plan for her children's future. The court also determined that the termination of parental rights for the three youngest children was in their best interests, noting their stability in preadoptive homes.

Permanent NeglectParental Rights TerminationDiligent EffortsChild CustodyFamily LawAppellate ReviewBest Interests of ChildrenFoster CareSuspended JudgmentSocial Services

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Case No. 2018 NY Slip Op 06966

Regular Panel Decision

Oct 18, 2018

Matter of Lacee L. (Dekodia L.)

Stephanie L., a mother with an intellectual disability, appealed a Family Court decision, affirmed by the Appellate Division, concerning the Administration for Children's Services' (ACS) efforts towards family reunification with her infant daughter, Lacee L. Stephanie L. argued that ACS failed to provide

Disability RightsAmericans with Disabilities ActFamily Court ActChild WelfareFamily ReunificationReasonable EffortsReasonable AccommodationParental RightsNeglect ProceedingsAppellate Review

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Case No. 532909

Regular Panel Decision

Feb 03, 2022

In the Matter of the Claim of Stephanie Guna

The claimant, a flight attendant, filed a workers' compensation claim in January 2020 alleging chemical exposure from her work uniform caused headaches, eye irritation, skin, upper respiratory, and stomach problems. The claim was controverted, but a Workers' Compensation Law Judge established the claim, finding a work-related injury. The Workers' Compensation Board affirmed, crediting medical evidence that claimant suffered a causally-related injury from chemical exposure, both directly and proximally through coworkers' uniforms. The employer and its carrier appealed. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, finding it supported by substantial evidence and deferring to the Board's assessment of medical witness credibility, particularly regarding causation.

Flight Attendant InjuryChemical ExposureWork UniformsCausally-Related InjuryOccupational DiseaseMedical EvidenceCredibility AssessmentSubstantial EvidenceAppellate ReviewWorkers' Compensation Benefits

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Case No. MISSING

Regular Panel Decision

United States v. Lloyd

Defendant Stephanie Lloyd was convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence after her involvement in planning an armed robbery of the Wyandanch Post Office where she worked. Lloyd intended to be present during the robbery to fraudulently claim worker's compensation benefits. Although the robbery occurred on a different date than planned, and Lloyd was not present, she was found guilty. She subsequently filed motions for a judgment of acquittal and a new trial, arguing insufficient evidence and errors in jury instructions, including the application of Pinkerton liability. The Court denied both motions, affirming the jury's verdict based on the evidence presented and proper legal standards.

Criminal LawConspiracy to Commit RobberyArmed RobberyBrandishing a FirearmJudgment of Acquittal MotionNew Trial MotionFederal Rules of Criminal ProcedureSufficiency of Evidence ReviewWitness Credibility AssessmentPinkerton Doctrine

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Case No. MISSING

Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Heaven A. A. (Tyrone W.--Stephanie A.)

The case addresses whether a Family Court can terminate a putative father's parental rights for abandonment without first establishing paternity. SCO Family of Services petitioned to terminate the parental rights of Stephanie A. and putative father Tyrone W. for abandonment of their child, Heaven. Tyrone W. disputed paternity and requested a DNA test, which the Family Court denied, proceeding to find abandonment. The appellate court reversed, holding that a Family Court must make a threshold factual determination of paternity, through DNA testing if requested, before ruling on abandonment to terminate parental rights. The court emphasized the potential negative stigma of an abandonment finding on an individual whose paternity has not been established.

Parental Rights TerminationAbandonmentPaternity DisputeDNA TestingFamily LawAdoption ConsentPutative Father RegistrySocial Services LawDomestic Relations LawAppellate Review

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Case No. ADJ8738819

Regular

Jun 10, 2015

Stephanie MOTEN vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

This case involves a dispute over Stephanie Moten's permanent disability rating following a work injury. Both the applicant and defendant sought reconsideration of an award of 19% permanent disability. The Appeals Board found the Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) permanent disability ratings were not substantial evidence due to improper application of the AMA Guides and failure to properly analyze nerve impairment. Consequently, the Board deferred the issues of permanent disability and attorney's fees, returning the case to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardStephanie MotenCity of Los AngelesTristar Risk ManagementOpinion and Decision After ReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityAmerican Medical Association GuidesAMA GuidesAgreed Medical EvaluatorAME

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Case No. ADJ11280390

Regular

Mar 16, 2020

STEPHANIE ONG vs. BEVERLY HILLS BMW, THE HARTFORD

Applicant Stephanie Ong sought reconsideration of a prior decision in her workers' compensation case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted this petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found it necessary to conduct further study of the factual and legal issues to issue a just and reasoned decision. All future correspondence regarding the petition must be filed directly with the WCAB Commissioners in San Francisco, not with any district office or through e-filing.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTEPHANIE ONGBEVERLY HILLS BMWTHE HARTFORDSEDGWICK CMSPetition for Reconsiderationgranting reconsiderationfactual and legal issuesjust and reasoned decisionfurther proceedings

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Case No. ADJ4235749 (PAS 0026168) ADJ3954705 (MON 0195253)

Regular

Sep 09, 2016

GREEN, STEPHANIE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decisions regarding applicant Stephanie Green's back and psyche injuries from 1990 and 1995. The Board found that further development of the record is required on the issues of permanent disability and apportionment. Specifically, the orthopedic AME's opinions are stale and require re-examination, and both medical and vocational expert opinions need clarification on independent medical judgment regarding apportionment. The cases are returned to the trial level for further proceedings and new decisions by the WCJ.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardsIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryPsyche InjuryPermanent and Total DisabilityApportionmentOrthopedic AMEPsyche QME

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Case No. ADJ9538234

Regular

Dec 22, 2014

STEPHANIE REINHARDT vs. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Stephanie Reinhardt's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge's report in its decision. Additionally, a supplemental petition submitted by the County of Santa Clara was not accepted or considered by the Board.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportSupplemental PetitionCal. Code Regs.tit. 8§ 10848WCAB RulesDeniedCounty of Santa Clara District Attorney

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Case Law Database

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Case No. ADJ8616799

Regular

Aug 16, 2013

STEPHANIE LLAMAS vs. SAM'S CLUB, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE, Administered By YORK INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalWithdrawnStephanie LlamasSam's ClubAce American InsuranceYork Insurance Services GroupWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardADJ8616799Oxnard District Office

References

Case No. 2017 NY Slip Op 05774

Regular Panel Decision

Aug 30, 2017

Matter of Jessica U. (Stephanie U.)

Permanent NeglectParental Rights TerminationDiligent EffortsChild CustodyFamily LawAppellate ReviewBest Interests of ChildrenFoster CareSuspended JudgmentSocial Services

References

Case No. 2018 NY Slip Op 06966

Regular Panel Decision

Oct 18, 2018

Matter of Lacee L. (Dekodia L.)

Disability RightsAmericans with Disabilities ActFamily Court ActChild WelfareFamily ReunificationReasonable EffortsReasonable AccommodationParental RightsNeglect ProceedingsAppellate Review

References

Case No. 532909

Regular Panel Decision

Feb 03, 2022

In the Matter of the Claim of Stephanie Guna

References

Case No. MISSING

Regular Panel Decision

United States v. Lloyd

References

Case No. MISSING

Regular Panel Decision

Matter of Heaven A. A. (Tyrone W.--Stephanie A.)

Parental Rights TerminationAbandonmentPaternity DisputeDNA TestingFamily LawAdoption ConsentPutative Father RegistrySocial Services LawDomestic Relations LawAppellate Review

References

Case No. ADJ8738819

Regular

Jun 10, 2015

Stephanie MOTEN vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

References

Case No. ADJ11280390

Regular

Mar 16, 2020

STEPHANIE ONG vs. BEVERLY HILLS BMW, THE HARTFORD

References

Case No. ADJ4235749 (PAS 0026168) ADJ3954705 (MON 0195253)

Regular

Sep 09, 2016

GREEN, STEPHANIE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardsIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryPsyche InjuryPermanent and Total DisabilityApportionmentOrthopedic AMEPsyche QME

References

Case No. ADJ9538234

Regular

Dec 22, 2014

STEPHANIE REINHARDT vs. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportSupplemental PetitionCal. Code Regs.tit. 8§ 10848WCAB RulesDeniedCounty of Santa Clara District Attorney

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