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. ADJ4641589
Regular
Mar 24, 2011

RONNEL FANIEL vs. CBS PERSONNEL HOLDINGS dba VENTURI STAFFING PARTNERS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCAB noted that even if the petition had been verified, they would have denied it on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report. The defendant's verified answer confirmed proper service of the Notice of Intention to Dismiss. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was formally dismissed.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissedVerified AnswerNotice of Intention to DismissEAMSWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJReport and Recommendation
References
Case No. ADJ738549 (VNO 0522332)
Regular
Dec 17, 2012

JOSE RAMIREZ vs. PEDRO ALARCON, dba ALARCON IMPORTS \u0026 EXPORTS, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jose Ramirez's petition for reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. Had the petition been verified, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report, which found the applicant's credibility to be highly persuasive. Furthermore, the WCAB ordered the uninsured employer, Pedro Alarcon, to provide a verified statement of employee numbers as per Labor Code sections 3722(d) and (e) to determine applicable penalties. The WCAB also noted the employer had not secured workers' compensation insurance.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerified StatementLabor Code section 5902Uninsured EmployerWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardReport and RecommendationWCJCredibilityLabor Code section 3722(d)Labor Code section 3722(e)
References
Case No. SAC 0225494
Regular
Nov 09, 2007

Garry Seabrooks vs. BFI Medical Waste Systems, Risk Services

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Garry Seabrooks' petition for reconsideration and disqualification of the administrative law judge. Seabrooks alleged the judge engaged in improper conduct, including accepting bribes, but the Board found these claims unsupported and not credible. The Board adopted the judge's report and warned Seabrooks against further unsubstantiated allegations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDisqualificationAdministrative Law JudgeBribery AllegationsImproper ConductUnsupported AllegationsSanctionsPropria PersonaDefendant's Answer
References
Case No. ADJ3687516 (OXN 0126293)
Regular
Dec 22, 2011

RAMONA ANAYA, JUAN JOSE GONZALEZ, JESUS CERVANTES, JULIE ANN CABEZA, JULY SUESUE vs. PORT HUENEME UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, J. M. SMUCKERS, SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES, AMERICA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AIG DOMESTIC CLAIMS, INC., GHL ENTERPRISES, CIGA, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., PAULA INSURANCE COMPANY, MARY HEALTH OF THE SICK, REDISE INSURANCE, CRAWFY AND COMPANY, CITY OF LONG BEACH

Attorney M. Francesca Hannan sought reconsideration and disqualification of judges, alleging a conspiracy to dismiss her clients' liens and impose sanctions. The Board consolidated seven cases, designating *Anaya* as the master file, and ordered Hannan to provide a detailed factual response supporting her claims. Hannan requested a 120-day extension to file due to issues with mail delivery and requested a waiver for a lien trial transcript cost. The Board granted a 60-day extension for the response, but denied the waiver for the transcript cost, citing lack of justification and untimeliness of the bias allegation regarding the transcript.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDisqualification petitionAdministrative Law JudgeBias allegationsExtension of timeVerified responseLien trial transcriptSanctionsAttorney's feesConsolidation of cases
References
Case No. ADJ8589789
Regular
Jun 05, 2014

ANTONIA GARCIA vs. GOGLANIAN BAKERIES, CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Antonia Garcia's Petition for Reconsideration against Goglanian Bakeries and Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. The dismissal was based on the petition's failure to meet the verification requirement of Labor Code section 5902. Even if it had been verified, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation judge.

Petition for ReconsiderationVerifiedLabor Code section 5902DismissalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationVerified PetitionDenied on MeritsWCJ
References
Case No. ADJ2948353 (SAL 0116403) ADJ803362 (SAL 0116404) ADJ2320380 (SAL 0116407)
Regular
May 04, 2009

BRIAN CARRASCO vs. CLARK PEST CONTROL, GALLAGHER BASSETT

The applicant filed a petition alleging bias by the WCJ based on 21 instances of alleged misconduct. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for removal, finding it untimely and unverified, as the applicant did not claim to be aggrieved by the last order and the petition was filed beyond the 20-day limit. Furthermore, the Board denied the disqualification petition because it was not supported by a verified affidavit and the judge in question was not currently assigned to the cases for trial. These procedural deficiencies led to the dismissal of the removal petition and denial of the disqualification petition.

Petition for RemovalPetition for DisqualificationAdministrative Law JudgeWCJ Steven D. TuanBias AllegationsUntimely PetitionUnverified PetitionWCAB Rule 10843WCAB Rule 10452Labor Code Section 5310
References
Case No. ADJ3162900 (LAO 0866179)
Regular
Aug 23, 2012

ROBERTO GOMEZ vs. GREIF BROTHERS CORPORATION, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

This case concerns a lien claimant's request for reconsideration of a disallowed lien due to alleged due process violations regarding witness testimony. The Appeals Board initially ordered responses from attorney Hannan and hearing representative Surujnarain regarding these allegations. While Hannan received an extension, Surujnarain's late joinder to the extension request, citing a need for legal counsel due to his non-attorney status, was ultimately granted. Surujnarain now has until September 7, 2012, to file his verified response, with no further extensions to be granted absent a compelling showing of good cause.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings & OrderLien ClaimantDue ProcessWitness TestimonySanctionsPetition for Extension of TimeVerified ResponsePenalty of Perjury
References
Case No. ADJ7572145
Regular
Aug 09, 2012

ALBERTO CARMONA vs. MEDINA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, DELOS INSURANCE COMPANY, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that found no industrial injury occurred. The applicant, Alberto Carmona, alleged he fractured his arm in a trench but provided inconsistent accounts of the incident. The Workers' Compensation Judge found the applicant not credible based on contradictory testimony, including evidence that the injury may have occurred from a fall off a ladder inside a house. The Board adopted the Judge's report and reasoning, giving great weight to the credibility findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationWCJCredibilityIndustrial InjuryFractured HumerusConstruction SiteTrenchLadderMedical Reports
References
Case No. ADJ10612569
Regular
Mar 12, 2018

Patrick Wilder vs. The Ryan Company, Old Republic Insurance Company

This case concerns a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an award of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to the applicant, Patrick Wilder. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, upholding the finding that Wilder sustained an injury to his left ankle and was temporarily totally disabled. The defendant failed to prove that Wilder was terminated for cause, which would have potentially ended his TTD benefits, and the WCAB found no credible evidence to support their allegations of misconduct or availability of modified duty. The WCAB also admonished the defendant and their counsel for making unsubstantiated factual claims in their petition, warning of potential sanctions.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPatrick WilderThe Ryan CompanyOld Republic Insurance CompanyGallagher Bassett ServicesInc.ADJ10612569Bakersfield District OfficePetition for ReconsiderationFindings Orders and Award
References
Case No. ADJ7981413; ADJ2876358
Regular
Jun 03, 2025

LORI WILLIAMS vs. WEBCOR BUILDERS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Applicant Lori Williams filed a petition to disqualify WCJ Elizabeth Dehn, alleging bias due to inexperience, ignored medical treatment requests, and lack of penalties. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) considered the petition and the WCJ's report. The WCAB, adopting the WCJ's report, denied the petition, citing that the petition lacked detailed facts under penalty of perjury as required by WCAB Rule 10960 and failed to establish grounds for disqualification under Labor Code section 5311 and Code of Civil Procedure section 641(f) and (g). The WCJ stated that no rulings were made on medical treatment or penalties during the status conference, and denied any bias.

Petition for DisqualificationWCJ DisqualificationLabor Code 5311Code of Civil Procedure 641BiasEnmityUnqualified OpinionAffidavitsDeclaration Under Penalty of PerjuryVerified Allegations
References
Showing 1-10 of 1,411 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