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Case No. ADJ10802982
Regular
Feb 28, 2020

John Klimkiewicz vs. Regents of the University of California

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the administrative law judge's finding that the applicant was employed by "University of California, Irvine." The Board judicially noticed that the Regents of the University of California is the sole legal employer, encompassing all its campuses, including UC Irvine. Consequently, the applicant's civil settlement with the Regents was not with a "third party," and the defendant's petition for a third-party credit was denied. The Board affirmed the finding of no industrial injury to the chest, arms, or sleep disorder.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationThird Party CreditLabor Code section 3861Labor Code section 3856Regents of the University of CaliforniaUniversity of California IrvineJudicial NoticePermissibly Self-InsuredIndustrial Injury
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Case No. VNO 0438915
Regular
Oct 23, 2008

Applicant vs. University of Southern California

This case concerns an applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of a WCAB decision denying injury claims against the University of Southern California (USC). The applicant alleged a physical altercation with his supervisor, Mr. Pickering, during a meeting on September 20, 2001, which he claims caused various injuries. However, the WCJ found the applicant lacked credibility due to inconsistencies in his testimony and failure to report the incident promptly. The WCJ relied on testimony from witnesses who stated Mr. Pickering merely touched the applicant's shoulders and noted the applicant's history of prior injuries and medical issues not fully disclosed.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationUniversity of Southern CaliforniaBiological Safety Specialistspecific injuryanimositycredibility issuesshoulder touchingprior injurieshypertension
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Case No. ADJ7673518
Regular
Jun 18, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION/CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The defendant, AO-The University Corporation/California State University Northridge, sought reconsideration of a prior decision finding the applicant sustained an industrial neck injury on January 24, 2011. Defendant argued the applicant's alleged dishonesty under oath invalidated the injury report. However, the Board previously found sufficient additional evidence supported the industrial injury finding, even considering credibility issues. The Board denied the Petition for Reconsideration, reaffirming its prior decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationOpinion and Order Granting Petition for ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsiderationindustrial injuryneck injurylied under oathcredibilitysufficient additional evidenceWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAO-The University Corporation
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Case No. ADJ2681583 (MON 0239411)
Regular
May 01, 2012

GUILLERMINA GONZALEZ vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOBBERS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE (CIGA) by BROADSPIRE, for CALIFORNIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE, in liquidation

In *Gonzalez v. Southern California Jobbers*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision. The Board rescinded the prior decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. This order signifies the matter is not yet finalized on its merits.

Reconsideration OrderRescindedFurther ProceedingsWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGABroadspireLiquidationSouthern California Jobbers
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Case No. ADJ7215395
Regular
Apr 30, 2012

MATTY CAMPOS vs. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration of a prior decision. This action was taken due to statutory time constraints and the need for a more thorough review of the factual and legal issues. The WCAB requires further study of the record to ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future filings are to be submitted in writing directly to the WCAB Commissioners' office.

Matty CamposUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSedgwick Claims Management ServicesADJ7215395Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsideration GrantedDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersElectronic Adjudication Management System
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Case No. ADJ14723140
Regular
Aug 08, 2025

Phillip Howlett, et al. vs. California Highway Patrol, State Compensation Insurance Fund

Defendant California Highway Patrol sought reconsideration of a 'Findings and Award' which applied a presumption of compensability for cancer, resulting in the applicant's death. Defendant argued it had rebutted the presumption and that applicant's subsequent employer, University of California Police Department, was liable. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct technical errors in the original F&A, rescinding and reissuing it without substantive changes. The Board affirmed that the Labor Code section 3212.1 cancer presumption applied to CHP employment and was not rebutted. It further clarified that the presumption does not extend to the University of California Police Department, and the defendant provided no evidence of causation under traditional analysis for the subsequent employer.

ADJ14723140Phillip HowlettCalifornia Highway Patrollegally uninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardLabor Code Section 3212.1cancerpresumption of compensability
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Case No. ADJ3851666 (AHM 0142294) ADJ6984864
Regular
Sep 03, 2010

EDWARD NEWMAN vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by Edward Newman against Southern California Edison. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the accompanying report from the administrative law judge. Finding no grounds to disturb the WCJ's findings, the WCAB has issued an order denying removal. Therefore, the petition to remove the case from its current procedural stage has been rejected.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ reportdenying removalSouthern California EdisonPermissibly Self-InsuredADJ3851666ADJ6984864administrative law judgeRonnie G. Caplane
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Case No. ADJ3851666 (AHM 0142294)
Regular
Sep 16, 2013

EDWARD NEWMAN vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involved applicant Edward Newman and defendant Southern California Edison. The Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision, affirming it in part but amending the orders. Specifically, the liens of Lab-Eval Services and Stanley Majcher MD were disallowed, with jurisdiction reserved for costs and sanctions against them and Scott Marks. The matter was then returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationSouthern California EdisonEdward NewmanWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ's reportgrant reconsiderationamend decisiondisallowed liensLab-Eval ServicesStanley Majcher MD
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Case No. ADJ9196082 (MF) ADJ10238220
Regular
Oct 02, 2019

JOHN FORKNER vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This case involves a request for additional attorney's fees under Labor Code § 5801 following an unsuccessful writ of review by Southern California Edison. The Appeals Board found the applicant's attorney's requested rate of $450/hour reasonable. Despite the sole appellate issue being the substantiality of a medical opinion, the Board deemed the case of above-average complexity due to extensive briefing and exhibits filed by both parties. Therefore, the Board awarded $18,000.00 in appellate attorney's fees.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSouthern California EdisonPetition for Writ of ReviewLabor Code § 5801attorney's feesappellate attorney's feesAgreed Medical EvaluatorAMEabove average complexityfactual issues
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Case No. ADJ7234303
Regular
Nov 26, 2012

KENNETH ALBERS vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision denies Southern California Edison's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that applicant Kenneth Albers sustained an industrial injury to his lumbar spine and lower extremities requiring future medical treatment. The Board found the applicant's employment was a sufficient contributing cause to his injury, even if it aggravated a pre-existing condition. The Board also noted concerns regarding a Qualified Medical Evaluator's understanding of workers' compensation law.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSouthern California Edisonindustrial injurylumbar spinelower extremitiesfuture medical treatmentjob analysisPanel Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME)Labor Code section 3600arising out of and in the course of employment
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