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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. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ2241828
Regular
Dec 05, 2008

LISA MANZO vs. WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration as it was not a final order but granted removal to rescind the WCJ's disapproval of the Stipulations. The Board found the Stipulations might be adequate despite the WCJ's concerns and ordered the matter returned to the trial level with missing documents to be filed. The employer must provide Dr. Knight's December 2006 report, its investigator's report, and the proposed Stipulations for a new decision on their adequacy.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalStipulations with Request for AwardWCJ disapprovalinadequate Stipulationsunsigned Stipulationsindustrial injuryright wristright elbow
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Case No. ADJ9371315
Regular
Sep 08, 2014

JOHN STEPHEN CHACON vs. SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTITILITY DISTRICT, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. This action was taken because the underlying stipulated award was void as the unrepresented applicant never reviewed or signed the amended stipulations. The WCAB found this procedural defect rendered the award invalid, and therefore, the judge's order vacating it was appropriate and the defendant's subsequent appeals were moot. The case will return to the trial level for a status conference and further proceedings to ensure due process.

Order Vacating AwardStipulationsRemovalReconsiderationVoid StipulationsUnrepresented ApplicantInformation and Assistance OfficerDue ProcessEx Parte CommunicationSupplemental Pleading
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Case No. ADJ9408719
Regular
Jun 21, 2017

BRIAN COLEMAN vs. DAYLIGHT FOODS, INC., HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY, THE COMPLETE LOGISTICS COMPANY, ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the Administrative Law Judge's order rescinding the Compromise and Release Agreement was not a final order. The Board then granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding it an appropriate remedy to address the situation. Consequently, the Board vacated the previous rescission order and approved the Stipulation and Award entered into by the parties on June 19, 2017. This Stipulation resolved the disputed issues for a payment of $1,000.00 to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Rescinding Order Approving Compromise and ReleaseStipulation and AwardFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive Right or LiabilityThreshold IssueExtraordinary Remedy
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Case No. ADJ4613165 (LAO 0778416) ADJ4149404 (LAO 0784600)
Regular
Jan 13, 2012

DENNIS SANCHEZ vs. LAR-PAR, INC./WESTSIDE DISTRIBUTORS; NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, c/o CHARTIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration regarding the rescission of a previously approved Stipulations With Request for Award (SRA). The Board found merit in the defendant's argument that there was no good cause to set aside the SRA, especially since benefits had already been disbursed and accepted. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's October 28, 2011 order and reinstated the original September 15, 2011 Award approving the SRA. Defendant's allegations of applicant bad faith were noted but deferred to the trial level.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationStipulations With Request for AwardRescinding OrderAwardGood CauseLabor Code Section 5813Costs and SanctionsBad FaithFalsification of Documentation
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Case No. ADJ442593 (RIV 0039936)
Regular
Jun 07, 2010

JOYCE CORNELIUS vs. SBC/PACIFIC BELL, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By HELMSMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding a prior order awarding the applicant $20,281.12. The defendant sought to overturn the order based on a claimed mutual mistake regarding permanent disability advances, arguing they had paid more than stipulated. However, the Board found the defendant's error to be a unilateral mistake resulting from a lack of diligence, as they had ample opportunity to calculate payments correctly. The Court held that defendant failed to demonstrate good cause to set aside the stipulation, which was based on the parties' agreement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSBC Pacific BellHelmsman Management Servicesbilateral upper extremitiesAwardstipulationspermanent disability advancesmutual mistake of factDeclaration of Readiness to Proceedexcess credit
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Case No. ADJ8189699
Regular
Mar 27, 2013

VERONICA TREJO vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

This case involves a dispute over a workers' compensation award based on stipulations approved at a mandatory settlement conference where the applicant was not present. The defendant sought to set aside the award, alleging issues with signatures and a "mutual mistake" regarding permanent disability. The Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for removal, upholding the judge's authority to set aside the award pending further investigation. The Board highlighted serious ethical concerns regarding potential misconduct by both parties in the filing of the stipulations. The case was remanded for a status conference to address signature validity and potential sanctions.

Petition for RemovalOrder Setting Aside AwardStipulations with Request for AwardMandatory Settlement ConferenceAgreed Medical EvaluatorPetition to Set Aside StipulationMutual MistakeFraudDue ProcessEthical Misconduct
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Case No. ADJ7627051
Regular
Apr 26, 2012

ALEJANDRA AMBRIZ vs. ACCENT CARE, INC.; AIG INSURANCE administered by SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award approving stipulations for an applicant's industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration due to a mutual mistake in calculating permanent disability. Subsequently, the parties agreed to amend the original stipulations and the defendant withdrew its petition. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter to the trial judge to consider the amended stipulations.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardPermanent DisabilityMutual Mistake of FactStipulation Amending Stipulated AwardRescind AwardReturned to Trial LevelWCJ DecisionAdjudication
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Case No. ADJ718681 (OAK 0275118) ADJ4258102 (OAK 0275119)
Regular
Nov 03, 2011

ROBERT FERNANDEZ vs. DOC BAILEY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a judge's order rejecting the defendant's objection to the applicant's petition to commute future benefits. The applicant had previously sustained injuries resulting in 71% permanent disability. After the judge initially approved a $50,000 commutation, the defendant filed an objection arguing it was not in the applicant's best interest. The WCAB is now rescinding the original commutation order and returning the case to the trial judge to consider a newly submitted stipulation between the parties or conduct further proceedings.

Petition for CommutationOrder Rejecting AnswerStipulations with Request for AwardPetition for ReconsiderationAnswer and ObjectionBest InterestEquitableReport and RecommendationDismiss unverifiedStipulation and Order
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