CompFox Logo
AboutWorkflowFeaturesPricingCase LawInsights

Updated Daily

Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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)
References
Case No. ADJ7232076
En Banc
Sep 26, 2011

Tsegay Messele vs. Pitco Foods, Inc.; California Insurance Company

The Appeals Board holds that the 10-day period for agreeing on an AME under Labor Code § 4062.2(b) is extended by five days when the initial proposal is served by mail, and clarifies the method for calculating this time period, finding both parties' panel requests premature.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardTsegay MesselePitco FoodsInc.California Insurance CompanyADJ7232076Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationOrder Granting RemovalDecision After RemovalEn Banc
References
Case No. ADJ7456834
Regular
Dec 13, 2012

JOSEPH TREVINO vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior WCJ decision in the case of Trevino v. United Parcel Service. The Board rescinded the previous decision and remanded the case back to the WCJ for further proceedings and a new decision. This action signifies that the current order is not a final determination on the merits of the applicant's claim.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationRescinded DecisionFurther ProceedingsAdministrative Law JudgeTrial LevelPetition for ReconsiderationReport of WCJOpinion and OrderFinal Decision
References
Case No. GRO 0030976
Regular
Jun 30, 2008

ELIZABETH ALVERNAZ vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a previous award finding an applicant incurred an industrial injury to both upper extremities causing 20% permanent disability. This action was taken after the parties reached a settlement by compromise and release. The case is returned to the administrative law judge for further proceedings regarding the settlement.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardElizabeth AlvernaUnited Parcel ServiceLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyGRO 0030976Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationIndustrial InjuryUpper ExtremitiesCustomer Service ClerkPermanent Disability
References
Case No. ADJ7224859
Regular
Mar 22, 2011

Peter Zirkle vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICES, LIBERTY MUTUAL

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed defense counsel Jack Costello's petition for reconsideration and removal. This petition challenged a Notice of Intention to Sanction Mr. Costello and his adjusting service for $\$ 2,500$ each. However, at an informal hearing, the WCJ vacated the sanctions after all issues were resolved and the petition was withdrawn. Therefore, the Board deemed the petition automatically dismissed as per regulations, and also because there was no final order subject to reconsideration at that time.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationRemovalSanctionPetitionDismissalAdministrative Law JudgeGallagher BassettJack CostelloUnited Parcel Services
References
Case No. ADJ1784264 (MON 0302991) ADJ2898466 (MON 0339769)
Regular
Oct 14, 2011

GIRGIS FAM vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, permissibly self-insured, Administered by Sedgwick Claims Management Services

This case concerns the selection of a child care provider for a permanently and totally disabled applicant. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB reversed the judge's decision, allowing the applicant to select his own child care provider, reasoning that this service is personal, similar to selecting a physician. The Board emphasized that the continuity of care and applicant's confidence in the provider outweigh the employer's desire to use a licensed and bonded provider selected by them.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSupplemental Findings and AwardPermanently totally disabledCaretaking servicesChild care servicesGardening servicesPool maintenance servicesStructural modificationsCauda-equina syndrome
References
Case No. AHM 0077308 AHM 0075910
Regular
Jul 30, 2007

CLIFFORD GAMBLE vs. UNITED AIRLINES, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, ET AL.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed United Airlines' petition for reconsideration as untimely filed. United Airlines sought to clarify VRMA liability, arguing it shouldn't extend to periods the applicant interrupted rehabilitation services. The WCAB found no bad faith or frivolousness, noting the petition was a reasonable attempt to clarify a potential ambiguity in the original decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardUnited AirlinesGallagher Bassett ServicesClifford GamblePetition for ReconsiderationDecision After RemittiturVocational Rehabilitation Maintenance AllowanceVRMAQualified Injured WorkerTimely Filing
References
Case No. ADJ2723383
Regular
Oct 13, 2010

DIDIER ROSA vs. XCELSIS CORPORATION, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns an employee seeking vocational rehabilitation services and retroactive benefits after a neck injury. The insurer, SCIF, failed to appeal a Rehabilitation Unit determination that authorized these services and benefits at the "delay rate." Although SCIF argued jurisdiction and statutory repeal issues, the Board affirmed the Unit's determination, finding SCIF waived its defenses by not appealing. However, the Board limited the award of vocational rehabilitation services, finding the right to them was inchoate and expired with legislative changes.

Rehabilitation Unitvocational rehabilitation servicesretroactive benefitsdelay rateghost statutesvested rightsinchoaterepealed statutesLabor Code section 139.5final judgment
References
Case No. ADJ8475421
Regular
Mar 30, 2017

Jessica Duncan vs. Right At Home, Travelers Diamond Bar

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a lien claimant's claim for medical services. The Board found that the lien, filed on June 4, 2016, was barred by the 18-month statute of limitations under Labor Code section 4903.5(a). This was because the last date of service was August 8, 2013, which fell after the July 1, 2013, implementation date of the 18-month rule. The Board also held that it lacked the authority to rule on constitutional vagueness claims.

Labor Code section 4903.5(a)Lien claimStatute of limitationsReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJTimelinessDate of servicesContinuous treatmentUnconstitutionally vague
References
Case No. ADJ7895528 (VNO 0538295) ADJ944426
Regular
May 07, 2012

DANIEL BELLING vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was not filed from a "final" order that determined a substantive right or liability. Interlocutory orders, such as the one regarding evidence or trial setting in this case, are not subject to reconsideration. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's report and finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was dismissed and removal was denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityWCJ ReportSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmWCAB
References
Showing 1-10 of 5,783 results

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.

CompFox Logo

The AI standard for workers' compensation professionals. Faster research, deeper analysis, better outcomes.

Product

  • Platform
  • Workflow
  • Features
  • Pricing

Solutions

  • Defense Firms
  • Applicants' Attorneys
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical Providers

Company

  • About
  • Insights
  • Case Law

Legal

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Trust
  • Cookies
  • Subscription

© 2026 CompFox Inc. All rights reserved.

Systems Operational