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Case No. ADJ1775896 (RDG 0101688), ADJ2010679 (RDG 0104042)
Regular
Nov 28, 2012

RICHARD SEILER vs. CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The applicant, Richard Seiler, petitioned to recuse the judge, alleging prejudice and improper rulings on evidence and medical treatment requests. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the applicant's filings and the judge's report. The WCAB denied the disqualification petition, finding no evidence of bias. The applicant will have the opportunity to raise these issues at trial and, if necessary, file a petition for reconsideration.

Recusal petitionJudge JonesLabor Code section 5311WCAB Rule 10452Chiropractic QMEExclusion of evidencePrescribing physicianHormone replacementMandatory settlement conferencePetition for reconsideration
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Case No. ADJ7670179, ADJ7673731
Regular
Jan 25, 2012

OMAR HERNANDEZ vs. THE BUMBER SHOP, AVIZENT PRAETORIAN INSURANCE, CHARTIS INSURANCE

In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) case, the applicant, Omar Hernandez, filed a Petition for Removal. The WCAB reviewed the petition and the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Based on their review and the judge's report, the WCAB has denied the Petition for Removal. The Order indicates the WCAB found no grounds to disturb the administrative law judge's decision.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Removaldenial of removalworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ reportADJ7670179ADJ7673731Marina del Rey District OfficeFrank M. BrassDeidra E. Lowe
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Case No. SAC 0282439 SAC 0282440
Regular
Jun 09, 2008

PHYLLIS H. DUMONT vs. MISSION LINEN SUPPLY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal of the judge's decision in this case. The WCAB rescinded the judge's February 21, 2008 decision and returned the matter for further proceedings. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the judge's report in reaching this decision.

removalrescindedreturn for further proceedingsWCJ decisionWorkers' Compensation Appeals Boardgranting removalpetition for removalopinion and orderadministrative law judgeself-insured
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Case No. ADJ414029 (MON 0347065)
Regular
Mar 11, 2010

TRINA R. THOMPSON vs. HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The applicant sought removal of her case from the assigned judge, arguing the judge erred by allowing defense witness testimony on injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment (AOE/COE) and that this testimony would prejudice the judge's decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the removal petition, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm as reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. The WCAB also noted the applicant failed to timely object to the defense witnesses' testimony and that the record contradicted claims of undue delay caused by the judge. Furthermore, the WCAB denied the implied request for disqualification due to untimeliness and procedural defects.

Labor Code section 5310Petition for RemovalDisqualificationAOE/COEPresumption of compensabilityLabor Code section 5402Rebuttable presumptionGood faith personnel actionLabor Code section 3208.3Agreed medical evaluator
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Case No. ADJ6683258
Regular
Jun 08, 2010

HILLMAN BARRERA vs. JAMM INDUSTRIESI CORPORATION, ILLINOIS MIDWEST SPRINGFIELD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) considered a Petition for Removal filed by the applicant. The WCAB reviewed the petition and the report of the administrative law judge. Based on their review, the WCAB adopted the judge's report and denied the Petition for Removal. The order officially denies the applicant's request for removal, affirming the administrative law judge's decision.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardJAMM INDUSTRIESI CORPORATIONILLINOIS MIDWEST SPRINGFIELDADJ6683258Administrative Law Judgedeny removalDeidra E. LoweFrank M. BrassJames C. Cuneo
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Case No. ADJ394613 (VNO 0530712) ADJ2266356 (VNO 0530710)
Regular
Apr 01, 2016

MARIA ESTRELLA vs. NATIONAL EXPRESS CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal to a lien claimant after a judge excluded four exhibits. The WCAB found that two of the excluded exhibits, representing certifications and financial interest notifications, were sufficiently listed on the Pre-Trial Conference Statement. Therefore, the WCAB admitted these two exhibits into evidence, amending the judge's prior order. The remainder of the judge's order, excluding the other two exhibits, was affirmed.

Petition for RemovalLien ClaimantWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJExhibitsPrejudiceIrreparable HarmPre-Trial Conference StatementServiceNotification of Certification
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Case No. ADJ6690678
Regular
May 24, 2012

PEDRO RAMIREZ vs. PCL CONSTRUCTION, RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

In **Ramirez v. PCL Construction**, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's Petition for Removal. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge, finding no basis to grant the removal. Notably, the WCAB clarified that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is not involved, and therefore, a reference to "other insurance" in the judge's report was disregarded. The decision effectively upholds the status quo of the case as determined by the administrative law judge.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for RemovalWCJ ReportDenying RemovalCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAOther InsuranceAdministrative Law JudgeLabor LawIndustrial Accident
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Case No. ADJ3502187 (ANA 0400925)
Regular
Aug 13, 2018

BALENTIN OCAMPO (Deceased) vs. MIKE ETCHANDY FARMS, INCORPORATED, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a lien claimant's petition for disqualification of the judge, finding no evidence of bias or prejudgment. The WCAB dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because the challenged order was interlocutory and not a final decision. However, the WCAB granted the lien claimant's petition for removal, rescinded the judge's order, and returned the matter to the trial level. This allows the judge to hear new arguments regarding the admissibility of the lien claimant's evidence in the first instance.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantDisqualificationPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalMinute OrderWCJMedical-legal expensesCompromise and ReleaseAdmissibility of evidence
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Case No. ADJ4189144
Regular
Jul 10, 2013

Carlos Alberto Recinos vs. Monarch Litho, Inc., State Compensation Insurance Fund

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior decision that denied the applicant's claim for serious and willful misconduct. The WCAB found that the prior decision was not based on substantial evidence, particularly concerning the expert testimony regarding the cause of the applicant's severe injury. Because the original judge retired and crucial evidence was flawed, the WCAB rescinded the prior order. The case is now returned to the Presiding Judge to be assigned to a new judge for further proceedings and a new decision.

Serious and Willful MisconductLabor Code section 6400Pallet JackSerious and WillfulReconsiderationFindings and OrderWCJAdjudicationRebuttal TestimonyAccident Reconstructionist
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Case No. ADJ8406355
Regular
Sep 06, 2016

JORGE GARCIA vs. SARA LEE CORPORATION, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY c/o ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a judge's award finding Sara Lee Corporation liable for a penalty based on the full $8,000 supplemental job displacement voucher, plus penalties for medication delays and attorney fees. The WCAB agreed that the penalty for the delayed voucher should be limited to 25% of the *actual amount used* by the applicant, not the full voucher amount. The WCAB otherwise affirmed the judge's findings on medication delays and attorney fees, adopting the judge's report.

Supplemental Job Displacement VoucherIndependent Medical ReviewLabor Code section 5814PenaltyReconsiderationFindings and AwardWCJAppeals BoardAttorney's feesActual time spent
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