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Case No. ADJ3362717 (VNO 0348210) ADJ785044 (VNO 0327922)
Regular
Jul 02, 2012

JEAN WHITE vs. TACO BELL CORPORATION, ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Jean White's workers' compensation claim against Taco Bell Corporation and its insurer, Zurich Insurance Company. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an order denying White's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in its decision.

WCABOrder Denying ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJ reportJean WhiteTaco Bell CorporationZurich Insurance CompanyADJ3362717VNO 0348210
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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. ADJ3362717 (VNO 0348210) MF ADJ785044 (VNO 0327922)
Regular
Dec 02, 2016

JEAN WHITE vs. TACO BELL CORPORATION, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration regarding unpaid medical treatment benefits. While the applicant sought monetary compensation for delayed assisted living, the Board affirmed the administrative law judge's finding that no statute or case law supports awarding damages for such unpaid benefits. However, the Board upheld the judge's imposition of penalties, sanctions, and attorney's fees against the defendant for bad faith delay in providing medical treatment. The case is also being referred to the Audit Unit for potential civil penalties against the defendant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJean WhiteTaco Bell CorporationZenith Insurance CompanyJoint Findings And Award And OrderPetition for ReconsiderationAccrued Medical Treatment BenefitsLabor Code Section 5814Labor Code Section 5813Bad Faith Conduct
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Case No. ADJ8903041
Regular
Jul 01, 2014

MAGALI MANRIQUE DE ARCHA vs. MCDONALD'S/SANCHEZ FAMILY CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

This order dismisses Magali Manrique de Archa's Petition for Removal in her workers' compensation case against McDonald's/Sanchez Family Corporation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board adopted and incorporated the administrative law judge's report, which recommended dismissal. The Board found no grounds to grant removal, thus dismissing the petition.

Petition for RemovalDismissalReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judge ReportSan Bernardino District OfficeSanchez Family CorporationCalifornia Restaurant Mutual Benefit CorporationAmerican Claims ManagementAlvandi Law Group
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Case No. ADJ8493192, ADJ8386046
Regular
Feb 05, 2016

HECTOR CAMPOS vs. CELL-CRETE CORPORATION, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC., INFRASOURCE, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves applicant Hector Campos seeking reconsideration of a Findings and Award concerning cumulative injuries sustained while employed by Cell-Crete Corporation and Infrasource. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) found applicant sustained a curable injury at Cell-Crete but no injury at Infrasource. Applicant argued improper consolidation and need for further discovery, while Cell-Crete asserted a post-termination defense and challenged the WCJ's reliance on an Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinion. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petitions and answers, ultimately adopting the WCJ's report and denying reconsideration, affirming the original Findings and Award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCell-Crete CorporationOld Republic General Insurance CorporationGallagher Bassett ServicesInc.InfrasourceOld Republic Insurance CompanyADJ8493192ADJ8386046Deputy Commissioner
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Case No. ADJ1090833 (MON 0349645) ADJ6841966
Regular
Mar 18, 2010

SERENA HUDDLESTON, SERENA TAYLOR-HUDDLESTON vs. TACO BELL, YUM BRANDS, GALLAGHER BASSETT

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board order denies reconsideration of a prior decision. The Board adopted the findings of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. The specific reasons for the denial are detailed in the WCJ's report, which was incorporated by reference. Therefore, the applicant's petition for reconsideration has been formally rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTaco BellYum BrandsGallagher BassettPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJdeny reconsiderationADJ1090833ADJ6841966
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Case No. ADJ2812382 (SRO 0062290) ADJ4059498 (SAC 0137621)
Regular
Mar 12, 2009

ROSE M. TIDWELL MARTINEZ vs. TACO BELL, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, PRIVATE ADJUSTING CLAIMS SERVICES, HOME INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the WCJ's order, dismissing CIGA as a defendant. CIGA is an insurer of last resort and only covers claims where no other insurance is available. In this case, CNA provided "other insurance" covering future medical treatment, thus precluding CIGA's liability. Therefore, CIGA has no obligation to provide medical treatment to the applicant.

CIGAHome Insurance CompanyTaco BellCompromise and Releasefuture medical treatmentTransportation Insurance CompanyCNAjoint and several liabilityinsurer of last resortcovered claims
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Case No. ADJ17849976
Regular
Oct 07, 2025

ESTEFANY MICHELLE OSORIO vs. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, CORVEL CORPORATION

The Appeals Board observed a proposed settlement while reconsideration was pending. Citing California Code of Regulations, title 8, section 10961, which prohibits the District Office from acting on a case under reconsideration, the Board rescinded the prior decision from which reconsideration was sought. The matter is returned to the trial level, allowing the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) to review the proposed settlement. Should the WCJ not approve the settlement, the original decision may be reinstated, at which point any aggrieved party may seek reconsideration. This decision does not address the merits of the issues pending reconsideration.

ReconsiderationRescinded DecisionReturned to Trial LevelProposed SettlementWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJVan Nuys District OfficeSpace Exploration Technologies CorporationCorvel CorporationAdjudication Number
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Case No. ADJ7793905, ADJ7793938
Regular
Feb 25, 2014

SHEDERICK FOWLKS vs. LUBE PIT STOP, INC., ADVANTAGE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a prior decision finding the applicant, Shderick Fowlks, not covered by workers' compensation. Fowlks, an officer and sole shareholder of Lube Pit Stop, Inc., was deemed an employee under Labor Code section 3351(c) but excluded from compensation coverage by section 4151(a) because the corporation lacked specific election through a compensation policy. The WCAB clarified that while officers are generally employees, sole shareholder-officers require election to be covered, which was not demonstrated here due to policy exclusions. Therefore, Fowlks' claims for injuries sustained while working for the corporation were dismissed.

Labor Code section 3351(c)corporate officersole shareholderworkers' compensation coverageelectioninsurance policyexclusionshamadministrative law judgePetition for Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ9928707
Regular
Oct 20, 2017

Victorino Aragon Orta vs. Classic Party Rentals, Old Republic General Insurance Co.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) order disallowing Reshealth Medical Group's lien. The ALJ had found the assignment of the lien invalid due to an undated, untitled, and illegibly signed document, and because Reshealth was a suspended corporation. However, the WCAB found that the ALJ failed to provide a sufficient opinion, develop the record regarding Reshealth's corporate status and the assignment date, and potentially denied due process by raising the assignment's validity sua sponte without notice. The case was returned to the trial level for further development of the record.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderAssignment ValiditySuspended CorporationCorporate StatusStandingLien DisallowanceDue ProcessFair Hearing
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