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Case No. ADJ9173159
Regular
Dec 09, 2016

GARY COTTLE vs. TONY'S EXPRESS, CALIFORNIA TRUCKERS' SAFETY ASSOCIATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a prior administrative law judge's (WCJ) order. This order addressed penalties for unreasonable delay in payment and sanctions for bad faith litigation. Crucially, the WCAB has not received a petition for reconsideration from defendant CTSA and requires them to submit a copy of their petition and proof of timely filing within 20 days. Failure to comply will result in the WCAB proceeding with only the applicant's petition.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code Section 5814Unreasonable DelayCompensation PaymentLabor Code Section 5813Bad Faith LitigationLienTimely FiledProof of Service
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Case No. ADJ9876334
Regular
Dec 12, 2017

ERIC DOZIER vs. KAISER PERMANENTE, permissibly self-insured, administered by SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Kaiser Permanente's petition for reconsideration because the order they sought to appeal was not a final order. They also denied the petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board further clarified that the applicant's petition for reconsideration was timely due to a defective service designation on the original Order Approving Compromise and Release. Finally, the WCJ acted within their authority to rescind the Order Approving Compromise and Release after a timely reconsideration petition was filed.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseOACRDefective Service
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Case No. ADJ10098723
Regular
Dec 15, 2017

CARL GAITHER vs. CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION, STAR INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed more than 25 days after the original award, violating jurisdictional time limits. Conversely, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was granted to allow the Board further opportunity to review the factual and legal issues. This case turns on a procedural technicality regarding timely filing. The WCAB will now review the merits of the defendant's petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLab. CodeCal. Code Regs.jurisdictionaluntimely petitiondismissalgrantDecision After Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ10948281
Regular
Mar 06, 2023

HELODORO ZAMORA PEREZ vs. RMT CONTRACTING, INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Helodoro Zamora Perez against RMT Contracting, Inc. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was not timely filed. The WCAB explained that a decision resolving a "threshold" issue is a final order, and any challenges must be made through a timely petition for reconsideration. Since the WCJ's decision addressed a threshold issue, it was a final order subject to timely reconsideration. Furthermore, the WCAB stated that even if the petition had been timely, it would have been denied on its merits.

Petition for ReconsiderationThreshold IssueFinal DecisionInterlocutory IssuesRemoval StandardExtraordinary RemedySignificant PrejudiceIrreparable HarmAdequate RemedyWCAB
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Case No. ADJ7160971
Regular
Jan 12, 2015

JACINTO CATILLO vs. SANTA CLARITA INTERIORS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE CO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of the defendant's petition to review an arbitrator's award finding the applicant sustained a lumbar spine injury. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was potentially untimely and filed with the incorrect district office for this ADR carve-out case. The WCAB will issue a notice of intention to dismiss unless the defendant provides proof of timely filing with the correct office. The defendant has 15 days to submit documentation demonstrating the petition was timely filed.

Petition for ReconsiderationArbitrator's Findings and AwardJourneyman CarpenterLumbar SpinePermanent DisabilityApportionmentTemporary Total Disability IndemnityArbitrator's Report and RecommendationElectronic Adjudication Management SystemADR carve-out case
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Case No. ADJ8514033
Regular
Feb 28, 2014

ALLEN SCOTT CHANCE vs. TIME PRINTING, INC., SELECT INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration in this case. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. California Labor Code and WCAB rules establish a jurisdictional 20-day deadline for filing, with a possible 5-day extension for mailing. The WCAB indicated that even if timely, the petition would have been denied based on the Administrative Law Judge's report.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingLabor Code Section 5903Code Civ. Proc. § 1013WCAB Rule 10507Jurisdictional Time LimitWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ Report and RecommendationDismissalApplicant
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Case No. ADJ7902535
Regular
Dec 02, 2013

MARIA SANCHEZ vs. TARGET CORPORATION

In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board denied California Imaging Solutions' petition for reconsideration. The Board also dismissed AR Med Management's petition for reconsideration on behalf of Dr. Saghafi and Spectrum Medical Supply because it was not timely filed. Even if timely, the AR Med Management petition would have been denied on its merits. The Board adopted the findings of the administrative law judge in both instances.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAR Med ManagementCalifornia Imaging SolutionsWCJ Reporttimely-filedmeritsSpectrum Medical SupplyDr. SaghafiTarget Corporation
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Case No. ADJ1997801
Regular
Nov 10, 2018

YOULANDA O. WILLIAMS vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The applicant sought reconsideration of an order denying her petition for reassignment of the trial judge. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely because it was filed over 25 days after the order it sought to reconsider. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits as the applicant had already exercised her one-time right to automatic reassignment. The Board noted that grounds for disqualification, rather than automatic reassignment, would need to be established by a timely petition with supporting affidavit.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for Automatic ReassignmentWCJ CoulterPWCJtimely filingjurisdictionalLabor Code section 5903Code of Civil Procedure section 1013Appeals Board Rule 10507Administrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ2263363 (SAC 0291821) ADJ2654728 (SAC 0291246)
Regular
Dec 05, 2008

LEROY ARMSTRONG vs. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, SLIPFORM CONCRETE, BROADSPIRE, California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), Legion Insurance, State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), Fireman's Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed CIGA's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's deferral of CIGA's requested issues was not a final order, and CIGA was not aggrieved. The Board also denied CIGA's petition for removal, finding no extraordinary circumstances. Finally, the Board denied SCIF's petition for reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ's determination that the applicant's claim against Environmental Construction was timely.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardCIGASCIFReconsiderationRemovalPetitionFinal OrderStatute of LimitationsIndustrial InjuryDeferred Issue
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Case No. ADJ11245405
Regular
May 13, 2019

JANESTER SHORT vs. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JPL, SAFETY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Adjusted by HELMSMAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration and Petition for Removal as untimely. The WCAB clarified that filing deadlines for these petitions are jurisdictional and require actual receipt by the Board, not just mailing. In this case, the petition was filed after the extended deadline of March 8, 2019, making it invalid. Had it been timely, the WCAB indicated it would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for Removaluntimelydismissaljurisdictionalfinal decisionnon-final decisionmail servicebusiness day extensionreceived by
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