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Case No. ADJ17686288
Regular
May 07, 2025

VICTOR CRUZ vs. CHANNEL DEVELOPMENT, INC.; PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding an award of further and continuing medical treatment for applicant Victor Cruz at the Centre for Neuro Skills. The defendant argued that the WCJ lacked jurisdiction due to a timely RFA denial. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, finding that the defendant failed to present substantial medical evidence to justify the discontinuation of previously authorized treatment. The decision emphasized the principle that once treatment is authorized, the burden shifts to the defendant to prove a change in circumstances to cease treatment.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVictor CruzChannel DevelopmentInc.Preferred Professional Insurance CompanyOmaha NationalAdjudication Number ADJ17686288Petition for ReconsiderationFindings Order and AwardWCJ
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Case No. ADJ9785796
Regular
Oct 14, 2019

Victor Gonzalez vs. CITY OF TORRANCE

This case involves applicant Victor Gonzalez's petition for reconsideration of a WCJ's decision finding industrial injury to his back and left lower extremity, but not his psyche or in the form of stroke. The Board granted reconsideration, finding that the neurological evaluator applied an incorrect legal standard to the stroke claim and that Dr. Silver's deposition testimony was improperly excluded. Consequently, the Board amended the decision to preserve the findings of injury to the back and left lower extremity and denied injury to the psyche, while deferring the stroke and permanent disability issues for further development of the record.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVictor GonzalezCity of Torrancebus operatorindustrial injuryback injuryleft lower extremitystrokepsycheDr. Lee Silver
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Case No. ADJ7212870, ADJ7212871
Regular
Jul 08, 2013

VICTOR MEJIA vs. AUTO ZONE, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision concerning Victor Mejia and Auto Zone. The Board rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision and returned the case for further proceedings. This order is not a final decision on the merits. The WCJ will issue a new decision after further review.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardVictor MejiaAuto Zone Inc.ADJ7212870ADJ7212871Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeGrant ReconsiderationRescind DecisionFurther Proceedings
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Case No. ADJ4122317 (MON 0354191)
Regular
Nov 25, 2015

MARIO CRUZ vs. DIVERSIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC., ZURICH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Mario Cruz's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was primarily due to the petition's failure to make specific citations to the record as required by WCAB Rule 10842(b) and relevant case law. Additionally, the petition was found to be skeletal and unverified, further supporting its dismissal. If not dismissed on procedural grounds, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10842(b)Specific Record CitationsUnverified PetitionLabor Code Section 5902Skeletal PetitionWCJ ReportDiversified Maintenance ServicesZurichMario Cruz
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Case No. ADJ977533 (GOL 0101844)
Regular
Dec 16, 2013

VICTOR LEMUS vs. BACARA RESORT & SPA, LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendants, Bacara Resort & Spa and Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, regarding a September 24, 2013 decision. The applicant is Victor Lemus. The defendants have withdrawn their petition for reconsideration. Consequently, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has dismissed the petition.

Petition for ReconsiderationWithdrawn PetitionDismissed PetitionWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardBacara Resort & SpaLiberty Mutual Fire Insurance CompanyVictor LemusADJ977533GOL 0101844Van Nuys District Office
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Case No. ADJ7227029, ADJ7227030
Regular
Nov 05, 2012

CRISTANOS CRUZ vs. ANNING JOHNSON COMPANY, AIG administered by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This is an Order from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissing a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Cristanos Cruz. The WCAB adopted the reasoning presented in the administrative law judge's Report and Recommendation. The specific grounds for dismissal are not detailed in this order but are incorporated by reference from the judge's report. Therefore, the applicant's request for reconsideration of a prior decision has been denied.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissing PetitionAdministrative Law JudgeReport and RecommendationSanta Ana District OfficeADJ7227029ADJ7227030AIGSedgwick Claims Management Services
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Case No. ADJ9909898, ADJ9939118, ADJ9953997
Regular
Jan 10, 2017

VICTOR FORWARD vs. CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC./ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. as administered by ESIS

This case involves a Petition for Removal by Victor Forward concerning multiple workers' compensation claims against Creative Construction Solutions, Inc. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding that removal is an extraordinary remedy. The applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, nor did they show that reconsideration would be inadequate. Therefore, the WCAB adopted the WCJ's report and denied the removal request.

Petition for RemovalExtraordinary RemedySubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationAdequate RemedyWCJ ReportAppeals BoardDeniedCalifornia Workers' Compensation
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Case No. ADJ7857198
Regular
Jan 28, 2019

RANULFO CRUZ, (Deceased) vs. HALL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE, administered by AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, and COMPANION PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision awarding benefits to the estate of Ranulfo Cruz, a deceased farm laborer. The applicant's death was attributed to Coccidiomycosis (Valley Fever) and meningitis, contracted through exposure during his employment. The WCAB adopted the findings of the administrative law judge, who relied heavily on the medical opinion of Dr. Noriega, the panel QME. Dr. Noriega opined that the decedent's occupational duties, involving soil disruption in an endemic region, presented a statistically greater risk of exposure than non-work activities, establishing industrial causation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRanulfo CruzHall Management CorporationEverest National InsuranceCompanion Property and Casualty InsuranceADJ7857198Petition for ReconsiderationDeniedWCJ reportsubstantial evidence
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Case No. ADJ337486 (VNO 0425011), ADJ3042060 (VNO 0540026)
Regular
Jun 13, 2013

BALERIO CRUZ vs. ROCKY'S MASONRY, ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGMENT, Reliance Insurance Company in Liquidation

This case concerns CIGA's petition for reconsideration of a Findings and Award that denied applicant Balerio Cruz's claim for a cumulative trauma injury. CIGA argued the WCJ erred by not following the Agreed Medical Evaluator's opinions. The WCAB reviewed the petition, the opposing answer, and the WCJ's report. Adopting the WCJ's reasoning, the Board denied CIGA's petition for reconsideration, upholding the original award.

Cumulative trauma injuryPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardAgreed Medical EvaluatorWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative law judgeInsurance Guarantee AssociationThird party administratorLiquidationWorkers' compensation
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Case No. ADJ7598238
Regular
Apr 02, 2013

VICTOR GALVAN vs. CARL'S JR.; TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY; JDC FOODS dba JACK-IN-THE-BOX, permissibly self-insured through CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION; AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Victor Galvan's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision. The ALJ found that Galvan failed to meet his burden of proof for industrial causation regarding his alleged injuries. The Board adopted the ALJ's reasoning, which also noted that the petition for reconsideration was untimely filed. Therefore, the Board denied the petition on its merits and on the procedural ground of untimeliness.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardVictor GalvanCarl's Jr.Travelers Insurance CompanyJDC FoodsJack-in-the-BoxAmerican Claims ManagementPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.
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