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Case No. ADJ7836843, ADJ8319146, ADJ8319196, ADJ8319319
Regular
Jul 15, 2025

JOSE VAZQUEZ vs. VALLEJO MINI MARKET AND GAS STATIONS INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Applicant Jose Vazquez timely petitioned for reconsideration of the Findings and Order issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge on November 19, 2024. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to study the factual and legal issues. Following a commissioners' settlement conference, the parties filed an executed compromise and release and a proposed order on June 26, 2025. To expedite review and approval, the Board rescinded the November 19, 2024 Findings and Order and remanded the matter to the WCJ to consider the compromise and release and proposed order, with further proceedings as deemed appropriate.

ADJFindings and OrderReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseProposed OrderRescindRemandWCJCommissionerWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. SDO 0217188
Regular
Jan 24, 2008

ROSA A. MONTES vs. LAVA ENTERPRISES, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for a lien claimant, Lang Link Interpreting Services, Inc., regarding underpayment for services. The Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, finding that the lien claimant was paid appropriately at the rate set by California Code of Regulations, section 9795.3(b)(2) because they failed to present evidence of their market rate. The Amended Findings and Orders were clarified to reflect this reasoning.

Lien claimantReconsiderationWCJMarket rateTitle 8 California Code of Regulations Section 9795.3(b)(2)UnderpaidClaims administratorInterpreting servicesPetition for reconsiderationAward
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Case No. ADJ4604933 (LBO 0347944) ADJ441100 (LBO 0347945) ADJ1350325 (LBO 0347946) ADJ2864784 (LBO 0347947) ADJ2043098 (LBO 0339856)
Regular
Nov 08, 2010

PETER AVALOS vs. RALPH'S GROCERY COMPANY

Defendant Ralph's Grocery Company sought reconsideration of an award finding applicant Peter Avalos sustained cumulative trauma injuries. The defendant contested the temporary total disability award, arguing the applicant had left the labor market and the award exceeded the statute of limitations. Furthermore, Ralph's argued the permanent disability finding lacked due process and proper apportionment due to inadmissible evidence and multiple prior injuries. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the permanent disability issue for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCumulative trauma injuryTemporary total disabilityPermanent disabilityApportionmentLabor marketDue processSubstantial evidencePrivate permanent disability ratingAdmissibility
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Case No. ADJ10551695
Regular
Sep 13, 2018

JESUS TREVINO vs. YOUNG'S MARKET

This case involves an applicant, Jesus Trevino, against defendant Young's Market. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has denied Trevino's Petition for Reconsideration. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in their decision. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration has been officially denied.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportdeny reconsiderationJesus TrevinoYoung's Marketself-insuredADJ10551695Oakland District Officeadministrative law judge
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Case No. ADJ7110968
Regular
Apr 09, 2013

CLAUDIA LARA vs. NORTHGATE MARKET, ESIS

This case involves Claudia Lara, applicant, versus Northgate Market and ESIS, defendants. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board issued an Order Dismissing Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal is due to the petitioner having withdrawn their petition for reconsideration of the January 13, 2012 decision. Therefore, the petition has been formally dismissed by the Board.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawn PetitionDismissed OrderWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardApplicantDefendantNorthgate MarketESISPomona District OfficeJanuary 13 2012 decision
References
Case No. ADJ8673054
Regular
Nov 01, 2016

BERNADETTE LEVSTIK vs. ACOSTA SALES AND MARKETING, THE HARTFORD

Here's a summary for a lawyer, in four sentences: The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an Opinion and Order dismissing a Petition for Reconsideration in the case of Levstik v. Acosta Sales and Marketing. The dismissal occurred because the party who filed the petition voluntarily withdrew it. Consequently, the WCAB is no longer considering the appeal of the September 2, 2016 Findings of Fact, Order, and Award. The matter is now concluded with the dismissal of the reconsideration petition.

Petition for Reconsideration withdrawnDismissal OrderFindings of Fact Order and AwardWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeADJ8673054ACOSTA SALES AND MARKETINGTHE HARTFORDBERNADETTE LEVSTIKVan Nuys District Office
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Case No. ADJ9052848, ADJ9052856
Regular
Dec 26, 2014

MARIA ROMERO vs. NORTHGATE GONZALEZ MARKETS, ARCH INSURANCE, ESIS, INC.

This case involves Maria Romero and her employer, Northgate Gonzalez Markets. A petition for reconsideration of a prior decision dated October 9, 2014, was filed. The petitioner has since withdrawn this petition. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an order dismissing the petition for reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalApplicantDefendantNorthgate Gonzalez MarketsArch InsuranceESIS Inc.ADJ9052848ADJ9052856
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Case No. ADJ8128134
Regular
Nov 06, 2014

ABRAHAM MERCADO vs. SUPER KING MARKETS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

This case involves Abraham Mercado's workers' compensation claim against Super King Markets and its insurer. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued an order dismissing Mercado's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the grounds that the petition was filed untimely. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge's Report and Recommendation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationUntimelyDismissalSuper King MarketsCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationSedgwick Claims Management ServicesUllico Insurance CompanyLiquidationAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ8332892, ADJ8584295
Regular
Oct 10, 2014

DEANNA SATTERWHITE vs. WHOLE FOODS MARKET, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Whole Foods Market, as it was withdrawn by the petitioner. This dismissal is based solely on the petitioner's withdrawal of their appeal. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) retains the authority to proceed with a recommendation for sanctions at the trial level. Consequently, the WCAB officially orders the dismissal of the petition for reconsideration.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissedSanction RecommendationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardTrial LevelWCJWithdrawn PetitionGallagher Bassett ServicesWhole Foods MarketDeanna Satterwhite
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Case No. ADJ4701267 (VNO 0549082)
Regular
Jan 06, 2020

JAVIER OROZCO vs. NATIONAL STAFFING, LLC, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMPANY, DERRELL'S MINI STORAGE, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior order, affirming the joinder of Derrell's Mini Storage and its insurer, Redwood Fire and Casualty, as defendants. The Board found a general/special employment relationship existed between the applicant's general employer (National Staffing) and Derrell's, the special employer. Despite arguments regarding sole liability of the general employer's insurer and laches, the Board held that joinder was appropriate to fully adjudicate the case and address contribution claims. The specific issue of contribution/reimbursement between carriers was deferred for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJavier OrozcoNational StaffingLLCDerrell's Mini StorageInc.Redwood Fire and Casualty Insurance CompanyBerkshire Hathaway Homestate CompaniesAIG ClaimsInc.
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