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Case No. ADJ284423
Regular
Jun 24, 2011

MANUEL CASTILLO vs. DAVID INY, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND, LANDMARK VIEW, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed petitions for reconsideration from SCIF and the applicant after an amended award corrected errors. The applicant sustained injuries, including to his right and left lower extremities and psyche, from an uninsured employer. The Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund's petition for reconsideration was denied, upholding the finding of permanent disability and temporary total disability indemnity. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, denying UEF's claims that the AME's opinions were not substantial evidence and that the rating methods were improperly applied.

Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundIllegally UninsuredFindings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardTemporary Total Disability IndemnityPermanent DisabilityAmerican Medical Association GuidesSchedule for Rating Permanent DisabilityAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ8411218
Regular
Jul 07, 2014

Rafael Becerra vs. PV MART dba BUY LOW MARKET, INC., EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CO., KEYANOOSH GHAMARI dba CODE 3 SECURITY, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund's petition for reconsideration. Applicant's petition was granted to amend the original Findings and Order. The Board found that PV Mart dba Buy Low Market, Inc. was not a special employer of the applicant, Rafael Becerra. Consequently, PV Mart and its insurer were dismissed as party defendants, and the applicant was deemed an employee of Keyanoosh Ghamari dba Code 3 Security at the time of injury.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundSpecial Employment RelationshipGeneral EmploymentBorrowing EmployerLending EmployerRight to ControlCredibility DeterminationBuy Low MarketCode 3 Security
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Case No. ADJ3685729 (SJO 0231212)
Regular
Jun 15, 2009

Eva Diaz vs. Hung Quoc Nguyen individually, and dba SAFETRANS TRANSPORTATION, aka SAFETRANS and UNINSURED EMPLOYERS' FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant employer's petition for reconsideration of an award finding industrial injury to the applicant's shoulders, back, neck, and psyche. The Board granted the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund's petition to correct a clerical error in identifying the defendant employer and affirmed the original award with the corrected employer name. The Board also clarified that a prior decision on similar facts was res judicata regarding the injury specifics.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardUninsured Employers FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryBilateral ShouldersPsychePermanent DisabilityApportionmentLabor Code Section 4663
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Case No. ADJ4422874 (VNO 0482500)
Regular
Sep 24, 2009

BLANCA ANCHONDO vs. DIANE LIN dba PANORAMA MOTEL, illegally uninsured, and UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Blanca Anchondo's petition for reconsideration because she failed to properly serve the Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fund, a party in the case. This procedural defect alone is grounds for dismissal under Labor Code section 5905. Even if considered on its merits, the Board would have denied the petition, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's finding that the applicant did not sustain an injury arising out of and in the course of employment. The Board gave significant weight to the judge's credibility determinations.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and Ordercumulative periodtimely denydeposition transcript testimonylast day of trialpost-termination defenseUninsured Employers Benefit Trust Fundservice of petition
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Case No. ADJ13090134
Regular
Aug 14, 2025

OLIVIA RAMIREZ vs. ISIDRO A. MEJIA, ZINDER JANITORIAL CO., UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND, BOURBON PUB/PARADIES LAGARDERE, SENTRY INSURANCE

Applicant Olivia Ramirez sustained an injury to her knee and ankle on November 17, 2019, while employed by Isidro A. Mejia and Zinder Janitorial Co., who were uninsured for workers' compensation. The Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF) successfully joined Paradies Lagardere as a co-defendant, alleging joint employer status. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) initially found Paradies to be a joint employer in Findings of Fact issued on May 15, 2025. Paradies sought reconsideration, disputing the joint employer finding and the injury arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE). The Appeals Board reviewed the petition, the UEBTF's answer, and the WCJ's report, ultimately granting reconsideration but deferring a final decision on the merits, indicating further review of the record and applicable law is necessary. The decision also clarified that Labor Code sections 2775 and 2776, related to employee classification, do not apply retroactively to the date of injury in this case.

Joint employerUninsured employersParadies LagardereZinder JanitorialIsidro MejiaWCJPetition for ReconsiderationAOE/COELabor Code section 5909EAMS
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Case No. ADJ10140966
Regular
Jun 09, 2016

KAMAL KAILLAY vs. LIDHAR TRANSPORT, INC., PINA KAUR, KARANJIT SINGH, CALIFORNIA UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant employers' Petition for Reconsideration because it was unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The employers sought to challenge a prior Finding and Award that determined the applicant sustained a work injury while employed by them while they were illegally uninsured. Even if the Petition had been properly verified, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits, adopting the WCJ's recommendation. The WCAB also noted additional procedural violations regarding attached documents and a supplemental filing.

Uninsured Employers Benefit Trust FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardVerified PleadingsLabor Code Section 5902Appeals Board Rule 10842Appeals Board Rule 10848Report and RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeDismissed Petition
References
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Case No. ADJ8556609
Regular
Jul 01, 2018

LUIS ROBLES vs. THE ESTATE OF VICKY BLEAZARD, dba BLEAZARD COMPANY, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND

The WCAB granted the applicant's petition for removal, reversing the WCJ's decision that denied joinder of the employer's estate and the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF). The Board clarified that Labor Code § 5306 permits workers' compensation claims against a deceased uninsured employer's estate, irrespective of probate presentation. Furthermore, the Board found UEBTF properly joined due to the Estate's general appearance and service of a special notice of lawsuit. Consequently, the case is returned for further proceedings with both the Estate and UEBTF joined as defendants.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalEstate of Vicky BleazardUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundLabor Code § 3715Labor Code § 5306general appearancespecial notice of lawsuitprobate courtstatute of limitations
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Case No. LAO 0722567
Significant

Daniel Milbauer, Applicant vs. Erez Boostan, an individual and dba American Runner Attorney Service, uninsured; Uninsured Employers Fund

The Appeals Board dismisses the Uninsured Employers Fund's petition for reconsideration because UEF is not legally 'aggrieved' by the prior decision, the challenged procedures are not a 'final' order, and the petition is successive.

Uninsured Employers FundPetition for ReconsiderationEn BancActing Director of Industrial RelationsAdministrative Law JudgeSupplemental Findings and AwardIndustrial InjuryLegal Identity of EmployerAggrieved PartyFinal Order
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Case No. ADJ705744 (AHM 0148879)
Regular
Feb 05, 2013

PATRICK MURRAY vs. BALTAZAR PEREZ, DBA PERFORMANCE AIR AND MECHANICAL, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFITS TRUST FUND, CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Patrick Murray's petition for reconsideration, upholding the findings of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ). The WCJ's report, which was adopted by the Board, determined that Murray was not an employee of California Auto Collision on the date of his injury. The Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund's (UEBTF) petition for reconsideration was dismissed as skeletal and would have been denied on its merits as well. The Board found that the evidence supported the conclusion that Murray was an employee of Baltazar Perez, DBA Performance Air and Mechanical, and not California Auto Collision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundSkeletal PetitionWCAB Rule 10846Employee StatusIndependent ContractorControl TestSecondary IndiciaBorello Factors
References
1
Case No. ADJ7232719
Regular
Mar 03, 2014

FERMIN ELIAS vs. CLARK EDWIN CLIFFORD COOPER dba BRIDGECOURT CONSTRUCTION, GEORGE COOPER, JEFFREY BOXER, ALLSTATE INSURANCE, THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS as administrator of the UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENETIS TRUST FUND, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Allstate Insurance's petition for reconsideration and dismissed the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund's petition. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, which found the applicant to be an employee of Jeffrey Boxer, not an independent contractor. This conclusion was based on Labor Code section 2750.5 and evidence demonstrating that George Cooper, who hired the applicant, was not the licensed contractor, and that Clark Cooper, the actual license holder, had no direct dealings with Boxer.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationWCJUninsured Employers Benefits Trust FundAllstate InsuranceLabor Code section 2750.5rebuttable presumptionemployee statuscontractor's licenseestoppel
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