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Case No. ADJ9108437
Regular
Oct 21, 2025

Sadiq Noori vs. Union Bank, Gallagher Bassett

Sadiq Noori, the applicant, sought reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release (OACR) issued on September 19, 2016, where his claim was settled for $10,000. He alleged the OACR was procured by fraud and new evidence was discovered. The Appeals Board found that the applicant had not properly served the petition upon all adverse parties as per Labor Code section 5905 and that no evidence had been admitted into the record to determine the merits of his fraud allegations. Consequently, the Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration, recommending that it be treated as a petition to set aside the OACR upon return to the trial level.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSADIQ NOORIUNION BANKGALLAGHER BASSETTOPINION AND ORDER DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONORDER APPROVING COMPROMISE AND RELEASEADJUDICATION NUMBERPETITION FOR RECONSIDERATIONWCJREPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ6764998
Regular
Dec 13, 2011

ROBERT HYATT vs. UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's Petition for Reconsideration, amending the prior order to establish CIGA's standing to file an application. However, the Board affirmed the finding that CIGA's application was barred by the statute of limitations. This decision means CIGA can initiate claims as a party in interest but must do so within the statutory deadlines for filing. CIGA's liability is limited to "covered claims" related to the employer's insurer's insolvency.

California Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAUnion Bank of CaliforniaXL Specialty InsurancePetition for ReconsiderationGranting PetitionDecision After ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeWCJLabor Code section 5501
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Case No. ADJ3598646 (LAO 0800753)
Regular
Oct 27, 2014

THEMAS BERGE vs. UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involved a petition for reconsideration by applicant Themas Berge. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and affirmed the original decision of August 22, 2014. However, the WCAB amended Finding of Fact No. 4 to detail specific periods of compensable temporary disability. Crucially, the amended finding clarifies the weekly payment rates for temporary disability, specifying that payments within two years of injury were at $490.00, and any currently accrued, unpaid temporary disability is payable at $597.86.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportDecision After ReconsiderationTemporary DisabilityCompensable PeriodsMaximum RateAccrued UnpaidApplicantUnion Bank of California
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Case No. ADJ4389797 (SFO 0405264) ADJ562813 (SFO 0472753)
Regular
Jul 01, 2009

APRIL VARGAS vs. UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION by its servicing facility CAMBRIDGE for FREMONT INDEMNITY, in liquidation, FRANKLIN TEMPLETON RESOURCES, AMERICAN AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY/ FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a petition for reconsideration because the petitioner withdrew it. This petition was related to an arbitrator's decision dated April 22, 2009. The dismissal order was issued and served on July 1, 2009.

Petition for ReconsiderationArbitrator DecisionWithdrawn PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardUnion Bank of CaliforniaCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCambridgeFremont IndemnityLiquidation
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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. ADJ1735018
Regular
Oct 28, 2010

CYNTHIA BLACKLEDGE vs. BANK OF AMERICA, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Bank of America's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will result and reconsideration is inadequate. The WCAB found that Bank of America failed to meet these stringent standards. Therefore, the petition was denied.

Petition for RemovalDenying RemovalExtraordinary RemedySubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationAdverse DecisionWCJ ReportBank of AmericaACE American Insurance Company
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Case No. ADJ234831 (VNO 0352113) ADJ2036496 (VNO 0359792)
Regular
Jan 11, 2010

SHARON ABBASI vs. PREMIER AMERICA FEDERAL CREDIT; AMERICAN CASUALTY BROADSPIRE BREA, HARTFORD SACRAMENTO

This case involves an applicant seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board denied the applicant's petition, upholding the finding of a psychiatric industrial injury resulting from a 1996 bank robbery. The applicant contended the WCJ erred by not finding a non-psychiatric physical injury, specifically fibromyalgia, despite evidence suggesting it. However, the Board agreed with the WCJ that the medical evidence, particularly from Drs. Gillis and Bluestone, failed to objectively substantiate an industrially related fibromyalgia diagnosis.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Joint Findings and AwardIndustrial InjuryPsychePermanent DisabilityApportionmentBank TellerBank RobberyFibromyalgia
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Case No. ADJ7860598
Regular
Feb 18, 2014

LUCAS FRANCISCO vs. ROBERT DILLS CONSTRUCTION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns an applicant's petitions for reconsideration after a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) order denying additional temporary total disability indemnity. The WCAB dismissed one petition as skeletal and denied the other. While acknowledging a minor error in the judge's report regarding bank account ownership, the WCAB found it did not alter the outcome. The key issue was the applicant's average weekly earnings, which the WCAB determined was not sufficiently proven to exceed the amount already paid by the defendant, based on limited substantial evidence from checks received.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSkeletal PetitionDismissed PetitionDenied PetitionWCJ ReportJoint AccountRedwood Credit UnionExchange BankSubstantial Evidence
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Case No. ADJ7560161
Regular
Feb 16, 2017

Julie Cagle vs. Bank of America, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves Julie Cagle's workers' compensation claim against Bank of America for admitted industrial injuries to her psyche and abdomen. The Appeals Board reconsidered a prior award, increasing the applicant's permanent disability rating. The key dispute centered on the proper rating for internal injuries under the AMA Guides, with the applicant arguing for a higher WPI rating based on a Class 3 classification. The Board ultimately determined the applicant's internal system impairment warranted a 25% WPI, leading to a total of 49% permanent disability. The award was also clarified to allow the defendant credit for permanent disability advances already paid.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJulie CagleBank of AmericaAce American Insurance CompanyCorvelPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardInternal Systems InjuryPsyche InjuryPermanent Disability
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Case No. ADJ3284256 (MON 0333658)
Regular
Jul 02, 2014

GARY BANKS vs. WOLFE TRUCKING, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Gary Banks' Petition for Reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the July 2, 2014 order, exceeding the statutory 20-day filing period plus 5 days for mailing. Even if timely, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Therefore, the WCAB ordered the dismissal of the Petition for Reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimelyWCJ ReportLabor Code Section 5903WCAB Rule 10507Administrative Law JudgeDismissedWolfe TruckingState Compensation Insurance FundGary Banks
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