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Case No. ADJ14930871

Regular

Nov 03, 2025

Brenda De Leon vs. Robinson Pharma, Inc.; Great American Insurance Company; Cypress Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration filed by Great American Insurance Company, a defendant in Brenda De Leon's claim. Great American challenged a July 21, 2025, Amended Findings and Order by a workers' compensation arbitrator regarding the date of injury and liability for contribution from Cypress Insurance Company. The Board found the record incomplete, lacking crucial arbitration proceedings documents and a proper summary of evidence, thus violating due process. The Appeals Board issued a notice of intention to rescind the arbitrator's decision and return the matter if a complete record is not filed within 30 days.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationArbitrator's DecisionDue ProcessEAMSWCAB Rule 10995WCAB Rule 10914Record of ProceedingsSubstantial EvidencePetition for Contribution

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Case No. ADJ2860436

Regular

Dec 02, 2011

HAROLD DAVID WATSON vs. VANCE INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL FIRE CO. OF PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA

The applicant seeks reconsideration of a prior decision finding the employer's appeal of a vocational rehabilitation benefits determination was timely filed. The Appeals Board upheld its prior finding, determining that the employer filed its appeal on December 11, 2008, which was before the January 1, 2009 repeal of the vocational rehabilitation statute. Because the appeal was timely and the right to benefits was not vested prior to the repeal, the applicant is not entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits.

Rehabilitation UnitVocational rehabilitation benefitsLabor Code section 139.5Appeal PetitionDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedPersonal serviceService by mailDocument Cover SheetWCAB District OfficeProof of service

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Case No. ADJ17569878

Regular

Apr 28, 2025

Marvin Pineda Contreras vs. Southwest Plastering, Inc.; Zenith Insurance Company

Lien Claimant Oracle Imaging Riverside sought reconsideration of an Order Dismissing Lien issued on December 23, 2024, by the WCJ, following its alleged failure to object to a notice of intention to dismiss. Oracle contended it had not received proper notice of the hearing date, attributing this to the Appeals Board not sending notifications to its P.O. Box. The Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration as premature, returning the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to consider the Petition as one seeking to set aside the Order Dismissing Lien. The Board noted that any aggrieved party may seek reconsideration after the WCJ issues a subsequent decision.

Petition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing LienLien ClaimantNotice of IntentionFailure to AttendProper NoticeBad AddressReport and RecommendationCompromise and Release AgreementOrder Approving Compromise and Release

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Case No. ADJ20015360; ADJ20015361

Regular

Feb 27, 2025

PAUL ALVARADO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a Findings and Award issued by an arbitrator on June 4, 2024, concerning applicant Paul Alvarado and defendant City of Los Angeles. The Board previously issued a Notice of Intention to rescind due to an incomplete record. Despite subsequent filings, multiple evidentiary documents remain missing, preventing a proper review of the petition. Citing due process requirements and the need for a complete record for meaningful review, the Appeals Board rescinded the original Findings and Award and returned the matter to the arbitrator for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardArbitrator's DecisionRescindedIncomplete RecordDue ProcessSubstantial EvidenceEvidentiary RecordElectronic Adjudication Management System

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Case No. ADJ10717582

Regular

Mar 28, 2023

SCOTT SEHORN vs. DAVE & BUSTER'S, INC., ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, ADMINISTERED BY ESIS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration as it did not appeal a final order or decision. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no abuse of discretion by the judge regarding the admission of an Agreed Medical Evaluator's (AME) reports and the restriction of ex parte communications with a physician. The Board concluded that the defendant failed to demonstrate irreparable harm or that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. Therefore, both petitions were dismissed and denied respectively.

Agreed Medical EvaluatorPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalAdministrative Director RuleDue ProcessIrreparable HarmSubstantial PrejudiceFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderTimeliness

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Case No. ADJ12768897

Regular

Jun 16, 2025

LUCIANO GONZALEZ MENDOZA vs. CARROL AND STRONG BUILDERS, PEDRO PILLAR LOPEZ, SOUTHEAST PESONNEL LEASING COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Defendant PL Construction/Pedro Lopez sought reconsideration of a March 24, 2025 Findings and Order by a workers' compensation arbitrator that found them uninsured for an injury to Luciano Gonzalez Mendoza. The Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration, citing insufficient notice of case transmission to the parties and an incomplete arbitration record. The Board issued a Notice of Intention to rescind the arbitrator's decision and return the matter for further proceedings if a complete record is not filed within thirty days.

Petition for ReconsiderationRescind Arbitrator's DecisionInsufficient EvidenceUninsured StatusAmbiguity in CoverageImplied-in-Fact ContractEstoppelPublic PolicyLabor Code § 5909Electronic Adjudication Management System

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Case No. ADJ3860512 (OAK 0238823)

Regular

Feb 18, 2010

, Applicant vs. COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration of a prior findings and order. The dismissal was based on the applicant's submission of a petition that grossly exceeded the 25-page limit set by WCAB rules. Additionally, the petition improperly attempted to appeal existing exhibits already in the record. The WCAB warned the applicant of potential sanctions for future non-compliance with filing rules.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalWCJ ReportPage LimitationRule 10845(a)Rule 10232(a)(10)SanctionsLabor Code Section 5813Rule 10561

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Case No. POM 248928

Regular

May 12, 2006

MARK MICELI vs. JACUZZI, INC., REMEDYTEMP, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY CO., In Liquidation

The Court of Appeal reversed the Appeals Board's prior decision, finding that the special employer's insurance (American Home Assurance Co.) was not "other insurance" available to the applicant. This ruling invalidated the previous dismissal of CIGA and dictated that the case be returned for further proceedings. The Appeals Board, following this remittitur, rescinded the prior consolidation and stay order, denying RemedyTemp's request for dismissal and CIGA/RemedyTemp's request for a new consolidation. Assurance's petition for appeal costs was also dismissed as it was filed with the wrong entity.

CIGARemedyTempJacuzziAmerican Home Assurance Co.Reliance National Indemnity Co.special employergeneral employerother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)remittitur

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Case No. ADJ19947925

Regular

May 19, 2025

Andres De Jesus Garcia vs. Slater's 50/50, Security National Insurance Company

Applicant, Andres De Jesus Garcia, sought reconsideration of a March 12, 2025 Findings and Award (F&A) which denied his request for a new primary treating physician (PTP) or a second opinion. The workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) had found that the applicant reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) based on reports from his PTP and a panel qualified medical evaluator (PQME). Applicant contended he is entitled to a change of PTP or a second opinion within the medical provider network (MPN) under various Labor Code sections and WCAB Rules. The Appeals Board granted the Petition for Reconsideration, deferring a final decision after reconsideration to allow for further review of the factual and legal issues.

Petition for ReconsiderationMedical Provider Network (MPN)Primary Treating Physician (PTP)Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)Qualified Medical Evaluator (PQME)Labor Code sections 4616.3 and 4616.4WCAB Rules 9767.6(e) and 9767.7Tenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. (Rushing)Labor Code section 5909Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)

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Case No. ADJ16936069; ADJ15085332

Regular

Mar 10, 2025

Earnest McIntosh vs. Saia LTL Freight, Broadsire

Applicant Earnest McIntosh sought reconsideration of an Order Approving Compromise and Release (OACR) issued by a workers' compensation administrative law judge. The Applicant contended entitlement to additional disability benefits. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as premature, citing a lack of clarity regarding service of the OACR and the applicant's understanding of the settlement terms concerning missing temporary disability checks. The WCAB recommended remanding the matter to the trial level to consider the petition as one to set aside the OACR and allow for further proceedings.

Petition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseWCJAppeals Boardpremature petitionset aside OACRtemporary disability indemnitystatutory cap104 weeks

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Case Law Database

Access over workers' compensation decisions, including En Banc, Significant Panel Decisions, and writ-denied cases.

Case No. ADJ14930871

Regular

Nov 03, 2025

Brenda De Leon vs. Robinson Pharma, Inc.; Great American Insurance Company; Cypress Insurance Company

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationArbitrator's DecisionDue ProcessEAMSWCAB Rule 10995WCAB Rule 10914Record of ProceedingsSubstantial EvidencePetition for Contribution

References

Case No. ADJ2860436

Regular

Dec 02, 2011

HAROLD DAVID WATSON vs. VANCE INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL FIRE CO. OF PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA

References

Case No. ADJ17569878

Regular

Apr 28, 2025

Marvin Pineda Contreras vs. Southwest Plastering, Inc.; Zenith Insurance Company

References

Case No. ADJ20015360; ADJ20015361

Regular

Feb 27, 2025

PAUL ALVARADO vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES

References

Case No. ADJ10717582

Regular

Mar 28, 2023

SCOTT SEHORN vs. DAVE & BUSTER'S, INC., ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, ADMINISTERED BY ESIS

Agreed Medical EvaluatorPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalAdministrative Director RuleDue ProcessIrreparable HarmSubstantial PrejudiceFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderTimeliness

References

Case No. ADJ12768897

Regular

Jun 16, 2025

LUCIANO GONZALEZ MENDOZA vs. CARROL AND STRONG BUILDERS, PEDRO PILLAR LOPEZ, SOUTHEAST PESONNEL LEASING COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

References

Case No. ADJ3860512 (OAK 0238823)

Regular

Feb 18, 2010

, Applicant vs. COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalWCJ ReportPage LimitationRule 10845(a)Rule 10232(a)(10)SanctionsLabor Code Section 5813Rule 10561

References

Case No. POM 248928

Regular

May 12, 2006

MARK MICELI vs. JACUZZI, INC., REMEDYTEMP, INC., AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY CO., In Liquidation

CIGARemedyTempJacuzziAmerican Home Assurance Co.Reliance National Indemnity Co.special employergeneral employerother insuranceInsurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)remittitur

References

Case No. ADJ19947925

Regular

May 19, 2025

Andres De Jesus Garcia vs. Slater's 50/50, Security National Insurance Company

References

Case No. ADJ16936069; ADJ15085332

Regular

Mar 10, 2025

Earnest McIntosh vs. Saia LTL Freight, Broadsire

Petition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseOrder Approving Compromise and ReleaseWCJAppeals Boardpremature petitionset aside OACRtemporary disability indemnitystatutory cap104 weeks

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