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Case No. ADJ91 04682
Regular
Mar 15, 2016

NOEL CERVANTES vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and awarded lien claimant Liberty Life Assurance reimbursement for $3,940.85 in short-term disability payments. The WCAB found that the lien claimant provided sufficient notice of its payments to UCLA Medical Center before UCLA paid overlapping temporary disability benefits. Legibility of a reimbursement agreement was deemed irrelevant when the parties stipulated to the payments made. Therefore, UCLA Medical Center was ordered to reimburse Liberty Life Assurance for these benefits under Labor Code section 4903.1.

Labor Code section 4903.1(a)Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationGroup disability policyReimbursement AgreementOverlapping disability paymentsNotice of lienTemporary disability benefitsShort-term disability paymentsCompromise and Release Agreement
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Case No. ADJ10110716
Regular
May 26, 2017

JANELLE JAVANSHIR vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied UCLA Medical Center's Petition for Removal in the case of *Javanshir v. UCLA Medical Center*. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would not be an adequate remedy. The WCAB found that the defendant failed to meet this high burden of proof, relying on the Administrative Law Judge's analysis of the merits. Therefore, the petition was denied, and the case will proceed through the standard appeals process.

RemovalAppeals BoardWCJsubstantial prejudiceirreparable harmreconsiderationextraordinary remedyPetition for RemovalSEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICESUCLA MEDICAL CENTER
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Case No. ADJ11129691
Regular
Oct 08, 2018

DALE ROWE vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Dale Rowe vs. UCLA Medical Center. The Board adopted and incorporated the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge, finding no grounds to overturn the original decision. Consequently, the petition to reconsider the prior ruling was denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDADJ11129691UCLA MEDICAL CENTERSEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICESPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ3327542, ADJ7143228
Regular
Apr 12, 2018

ABIGAIL FURGOL vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves an injured worker, Abigail Furgol, and her employer, UCLA Medical Center. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing a specific 104-week limit on temporary disability payments from *Brower v. David Jones Construction* should apply. However, the Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding that the cumulative injury date predates the statutory limit, making *Brower* inapplicable. The Board affirmed that Labor Code section 4650(b), as amended by SB 863, dictates payment calculations from the permanent and stationary date, which was stipulated in this case.

Labor Code § 4656(c)Brower v. David Jones Constructiontemporary disability indemnity104-week limitLabor Code § 4650(b)Senate Bill 863permanent disability indemnitypermanent and stationary dateVillagio Inn & Spa v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Soto)cumulative injury
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Case No. ADJ3813213 (LAO 0880628) ADJ426875 (LAO 0739120) ADJ448791 (LAO 0739119)
Regular
May 18, 2015

ALEXANDRA McSPORRAN vs. MIDWAY HOSPITAL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY, KAISER PERMANENTE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

This case involves applicant Alexandra McSporran's claims for industrial injuries sustained as a nurse across three distinct periods ending in 1999, 2003, and 2008, against defendants Midway Hospital, Travelers, Kaiser, and UCLA. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration for both the applicant and Kaiser. The applicant argued for a single cumulative injury and against apportionment of permanent disability, while Kaiser raised statute of limitations and evidentiary objections. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's reasoning, denying both petitions and affirming the prior award.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAlexandra McSporranMidway HospitalTravelers Property Casualty CompanyKaiser Permanente Foundation HospitalUCLA Medical CenterPermissibly Self-InsuredJoint Findings Award and Ordercumulative injurystatute of limitations
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Case No. ADJ1784264 (MON 0302991)
Regular
Nov 21, 2016

GIRGIS FAM vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award, partially overturning the original decision. The Board found that the applicant did not sustain an industrial injury to his bilateral legs as initially determined. However, the Board affirmed the finding of total permanent disability due to diminished earning capacity and inability to compete in the open labor market, attributing it to lumbar spine and urinary incontinence injuries with full duplication. The Board also modified the temporary disability period and established a new permanent and stationary date of September 17, 2004, returning certain issues like attorney fees and home healthcare costs to the trial level for further determination.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and Awardindustrial injurybilateral legscustodial supervisorurinary incontinencetotally and permanently disableddiminished future earning capacityapportionment
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Case No. ADJ3206096 (MON 0324359)
Regular
Jun 10, 2010

AVIS DRUMMOND vs. UCLA, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Avis Drummond's Petition for Removal, adopting the findings of the administrative law judge. The Board found no grounds to disturb the judge's decision. Additionally, the applicant was admonished for violating WCAB rules by attaching an unauthorized document to her petition.

Petition for RemovalWCAB Rule 10842(c)Denying RemovalAdministrative Law Judge ReportIncorporate ReportAdmonish ApplicantFuture FilingsService Made by MailOfficial Address Record
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Case No. ADJ7784334
Regular
Jul 17, 2013

ESTEBAN ESCOBAR vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge's finding of no industrial injury. The Board found that the applicant sustained a cumulative injury to his right upper extremity, supported by the unrebutted medical opinion of a Qualified Medical Examiner. Compensation is not barred by the post-termination defense as the date of injury, per Labor Code Section 5412, occurred after the applicant's termination date. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Post-termination defenseLabor Code section 3600(a)(10)Section 5412Cumulative injuryRight upper extremityIndustrial injuryPQMEKenneth ScheffelsM.D.Reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ2342373 (LAO 0512482) ADJ3525697 (LAO 0534774)
Regular
Jun 01, 2015

ALICE BRYANT vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

The applicant seeks reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order continuing a hearing. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the order of continuance was not a final order, and thus not subject to reconsideration under Labor Code section 5900(a). Any request to reconsider the 1998 order of dismissal would be untimely as it was filed nearly 17 years late, and such dismissals can generally only be set aside for extrinsic fraud or mistake. The applicant was cautioned about potential sanctions for frivolous filings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder of ContinuanceDismissal for Lack of ProsecutionFinal OrderTimelinessLabor Code Section 5900Labor Code Section 5903Supplemental PetitionExtrinsic Fraud
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Case No. ADJ531686 (LBO 0336423)
Regular
Sep 24, 2008

CARLEEN LOGAN vs. UCLA, permissibly self-insured

The WCAB rescinded the July 1, 2008 order disallowing Dr. Richards' lien claim, finding the record unclear on whether notice was given to the defendant. The matter was returned to the trial level to determine if the defendant is estopped from asserting the time requirement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals Boardlien claimCompromise and ReleaseOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseLabor Code section 4903.5Labor Code section 4904untimely filedestoppelnoticenature and extent of claim
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