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Case No. ADJ16491268; ADJ15884384; ADJ16161110; ADJ16161057; ADJ16161093; ADJ15760386; ADJ18891808; ADJ19153721; ADJ16116250
Significant

Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc.; National Liability Fire Ins. Co., administered by Biberk Business Insurance, et al.

The Appeals Board issued a notice to set a status conference to assist the parties in further discussing their stipulations with a designated hearing officer.

En BancRemovalStipulationSupplemental BriefingStatus ConferenceHearing OfficerDeputy CommissionerAppeals BoardAdjudication NumbersBravo Security Services
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Case No. ADJ3584368 (AHM 0049668)
Regular
May 15, 2013

STEVE GIANNINI vs. CITY OF IRVINE

This case involves a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision concerning attorney's fees. Following a Court of Appeal order to award fees for responding to the defendant's writ of review, the parties stipulated to $3,547.12. The Board has accepted this stipulation. An award is therefore made in favor of applicant's counsel, Leonard Stern, against the City of Irvine for this appellate attorney's fee. This fee is in addition to any compensation otherwise payable to the applicant.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTEVE GIANNINICITY OF IRVINECORVEL INSURANCE COMPANYADJ3584368ADJ2266028ADJ4420242ADJ4296333ADJ1443533ADJ814285
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Case No. VNO 505122
Regular
Jun 15, 2007

STEVE MARASCO vs. CITY OF GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the City of Glendale's petition for reconsideration, upholding the judge's award for industrial injury including temporary and permanent disability. The Board also dismissed the lien claimant's separate petition for reconsideration as untimely filed. The defendant's main arguments revolved around temporary disability duration, permanent disability rating, and the applicable rating schedule, while the lien claimant sought further development of the record regarding benefits duplication.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCity of Glendale Police DepartmentSteve MarascoAmended Findings and AwardTemporary DisabilityLabor Code § 4850Permanent Disability1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities2005 Schedule for Rating Permanent DisabilitiesCalifornia Law Enforcement Association
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Case No. SAC 316687
Regular
Feb 28, 2008

STEVE OLSON vs. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a correctional lieutenant claiming cumulative industrial injury to his heart, hypertension, diabetes, and GERD. The original decision apportioned 80% of his permanent disability to non-industrial causes, but the Appeals Board rescinded this. The Board determined that Labor Code section 4663(e) exempts safety officers like the applicant from apportionment for presumed injuries, and the calculation of permanent disability indemnity must now follow the *Brodie/Welcher* standard.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSAC 316687Steve OlsonDepartment of CorrectionsState Compensation Insurance FundOpinion and Decision After Reconsiderationcorrectional lieutenantcumulative industrial injuryhearthypertension
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Case No. ADJ2425610 (STK 0180003)
Regular
Oct 26, 2011

STEVE ADAMS vs. PRESTON YOUTH AUTHORITY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision filed August 16, 2011. The Board found it necessary to grant reconsideration to allow further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is intended to ensure a complete understanding of the record and enable a just decision. Pending the Decision After Reconsideration, all communications should be directed to the Board's Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersPreston Youth AuthorityState Compensation Insurance Fund
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Case No. ADJ2258100 (LAO 0864241)
Regular
Jul 03, 2013

ARTURO VILCHES vs. STEVE KNAPP RACING STABLES, AIG CLAIMS SERVICES/CHARTIS INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and the need for further study of the factual and legal issues. The WCAB will use this reconsideration to ensure a complete understanding of the record and issue a just decision. Pending this, all future filings must be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office, not to district offices or via e-filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationArturo VilchesSteve Knapp Racing StablesAIG Claims ServicesChartis InsuranceStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual IssuesLegal Issues
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Case No. STK 169317 STK 180974
Regular
May 29, 2008

STEVE DUDEN vs. CITY OF MODESTO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a finding that the applicant, Steve Duden, did not sustain industrial injuries to his back and psyche while employed as a police officer. The denial was based on the administrative law judge's finding of applicant's lack of credibility and the Board's adoption of the judge's reasoning. A dissenting commissioner argued that the medical evidence was insufficient and that the case should be returned for further development of the record regarding causation of permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardGovernment Code §21166industrial injurypolice officerback injurycumulative traumaQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)credibilitypermanent disabilityreconsideration
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Case No. ADJ4307190
Regular
Feb 01, 2010

STEVE HASTINGS vs. THE EASTRIDGE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Steve Hastings' petition for reconsideration of a Compromise and Release agreement. Hastings alleged his attorney misrepresented his injuries and improperly padded his fee from the $7,500 settlement. However, Hastings' petition lacked specific details to support these claims and did not demonstrate that he did not receive his $6,375 share of the settlement. The Board found no sufficient cause to set aside the fully executed agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCompromise and ReleasePetition for ReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryBack InjuryLaborerMisrepresentationPadded BillAdministrative Law JudgeGood Cause
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Case No. ADJ2107146 (VNO 0417008)
Regular
Nov 04, 2008

STEVE DUNNER vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a prior decision in the case of Steve Dunner v. County of Los Angeles. The Board adopted and incorporated the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. This denial is based on the judge's credibility findings, which are given great weight.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDenying ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ Credibility FindingGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.County of Los AngelesTristar Risk ManagementADJ2107146ADJ620318
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Case No. ADJ3584368 (AHM 0049668) ADJ2266028 (AHM 0049667) ADJ4420242 (AHM 0055875) ADJ4296333 (AHM 0074666) ADJ1443533 (AHM 0074667) ADJ814285 (AHM 0085369) ADJ3483404 (AHM 0106680)
Regular
Sep 10, 2012

STEVE GIANNINI vs. CITY OF IRVINE, CORVEL INSURANCE COMPANY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves multiple claims for police officer Steve Giannini, primarily concerning injuries to his spine, back, and heart. The Board granted reconsideration and affirmed most of the original findings, including the finding of $74\%$ permanent disability for a specific injury period and the $15\%$ increase for late permanent disability payments. However, the Board amended one award to clarify that a $25,000 third-party credit applies to all benefits, with an exception for medical treatment expenses not solely attributable to a specific injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPermissibly Self-InsuredCORVEL INSURANCE COMPANYFindings Award and Ordersindustrial injurycervical spinelow backheartpermanent disabilityapportionment
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