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Case No. ADJ10274905
Regular
Feb 09, 2018

Wade Hoag vs. Greenwood Homes, Inc, Twin City Fire Insurance Company

This case involved a workers' compensation claim for Wade Hoag, who sustained a severe injury resulting in paraplegia. The initial decision found the injury compensable but questioned the appropriateness of modifying the applicant's parents' home in Ohio for accommodation. The parties subsequently entered into a Compromise and Release agreement resolving all claims. The Appeals Board reviewed and approved this agreement, awarding the applicant $2,650,000.00, with a portion allocated for future medical treatment via a self-administered trust.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardWade HoagGreenwood HomesInc.Twin City Fire Insurance CompanyADJ10274905Opinion and Decision After Reconsiderationapprentice carpenterparaplegiaOhio residence modification
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Kachele v. Shoreham-Wading River Central School District

This case concerns a CPLR article 78 proceeding initiated by a petitioner against the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District. The petitioner challenged the district's determination, dated March 6, 1995, which upheld findings of misconduct, insubordination, and incompetency, leading to her dismissal as a Custodial Worker I. The court reviewed the determination and found it to be supported by substantial evidence. Consequently, the court confirmed the determination and dismissed the proceeding on the merits, concluding that the penalty of dismissal was not disproportionate to the offenses committed.

CPLR Article 78Administrative ReviewPublic EmploymentDismissalMisconductInsubordinationIncompetencySubstantial EvidencePenalty ReviewSchool District
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Case No. ADJ9185550
Regular
Jul 01, 2018

VERONICA WADE vs. ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, YORK INSURANCE

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Veronica Wade that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the petition's lack of verification, a mandatory requirement under Labor Code section 5902. Despite having notice of this defect and ample time to cure it, the petitioner failed to file a verification or provide a compelling explanation. The Board noted that even if the petition had been properly verified, it would have been denied on its merits.

Petition for ReconsiderationUnverified PetitionLabor Code Section 5902Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 10450(e)Lucena v. Diablo Auto BodyDismissal OrderWCJ ReportStipulated AwardGood CauseVerification Defect
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Case No. ADJ8963370
Regular
Mar 30, 2019

LYNN WADE vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MILITARY DEPT., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves Lynn Wade's workers' compensation claim that was dismissed for lack of prosecution. The dismissal was rescinded because the Notice of Intention to Dismiss was mailed to applicant's attorney's former address. The Board found this defective service denied the applicant a fundamental right. Therefore, the applicant's objection, timely filed after actual receipt of the notice, was deemed valid, and the case was returned for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLack of ProsecutionDefective ServiceNotice to DismissTimeliness of ObjectionRescind OrderReturn to Trial LevelWCJApplicant's Counsel
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Case No. ADJ7534513; ADJ7596521
Regular
May 29, 2012

WADE GAVIN vs. CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves an applicant, Wade Gavin, seeking workers' compensation benefits for two separate knee injuries. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) findings. The ALJ found that the applicant's second claim, filed after termination from employment, was barred by the post-termination statute. This decision was based on the ALJ's finding that the applicant lacked credibility and was intentionally vague about the injury date, while also finding that a timely objection to hearsay evidence was not made. The WCAB adopted the ALJ's report, emphasizing the great weight given to the ALJ's credibility determinations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Men's ColonyState Compensation Insurance FundPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Labor Code §3600(a)(10)post termination statutehearsaycredibility
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Case No. ADJ925487 (MON 0224419) MF ADJ4488262 (MON 0247350)
Regular
Aug 03, 2015

Frances Wade vs. CEDAR-SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMS, permissibly self-insured, administered by TRISTAR CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Cedars-Sinai Health Systems' petition for reconsideration. The employer sought to reduce a $96.5\%$ permanent disability award to Frances Wade, citing overlap with a prior injury and internal medical issues. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding the award appropriate and the temporary disability indemnity correctly calculated. The Board also declined to consider supplemental filings from the defendant.

WadeCedar-SinaiTristar ClaimsClinical Partner/LVNindustrial injuriesbackright hippsychehypertensioncardiovascular
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Sheehan v. United States Postal Service

The plaintiff, a former letter carrier, sued the Union (Branch 81 and Branch 358) and Michael Hoag (Branch 81 president) for breach of duty of fair representation, fraudulent misrepresentation, wrongful discharge, and conspiracy after her termination from USPS. She alleged that Hoag falsely claimed to have filed an appeal for her termination grievance. The Court found the federal breach of duty of fair representation claim to be time-barred. It further ruled that the state law claims for wrongful discharge and conspiracy were preempted by federal labor law. The fraudulent misrepresentation claim was also deemed preempted by the NLRA. Consequently, the defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, and the complaint was dismissed.

Breach of Duty of Fair RepresentationFraudulent MisrepresentationWrongful DischargeConspiracy (Labor Law)Statute of LimitationsSummary JudgmentFederal PreemptionLabor Management Relations ActNational Labor Relations ActCollective Bargaining Agreement
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Claim of Wade

The claimant appealed a decision from the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board which disqualified her from receiving benefits due to alleged misconduct. The claimant, a customer representative for the New York Telephone Company for over six years, was discharged following a few customer complaints about rudeness and alleged errors in her work performance. Despite testimony from the employer regarding 'breakdowns' in conversations, the record also indicated the claimant was considered a highly competent employee. The court found that the record lacked substantial evidence to establish misconduct, concluding that at most, there was some negligent performance of duties. Consequently, the court reversed the Board's decision and remitted the matter for further proceedings.

Unemployment BenefitsMisconduct DischargeCustomer Service StandardsEmployment TerminationAppeal Board DecisionSufficiency of EvidenceNegligent PerformanceWorkplace RulesDue Process ConcernsRemittal
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Case No. ADJ8245508 ADJ10745009
Regular
Sep 16, 2019

KHORSHID AGAHI vs. HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The WCAB granted reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision that the applicant's 2012 award was timely reopened. The Board clarified that a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed filed within five years constituted a timely petition to reopen, despite not being explicitly labeled as such. Additionally, the Board affirmed the applicant's entitlement to a psychiatric QME panel, noting the treating physician's recommendation for such an evaluation superseded any procedural arguments regarding objections to his report. The WCAB determined that a prior interlocutory discovery order did not preclude further development of the record.

Petition to ReopenNew and Further DisabilityDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedQualified Medical EvaluatorPsychiatric MedicineInterlocutory OrderRes JudicataEstoppelTimely ReopeningLabor Code Section 5410
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Wade v. Atlantic Cooling Tower Servs., Inc.

The plaintiff, injured while disassembling a sprinkler system on a cooling tower leased by 58/59 Acquisition Co., LP, sued for common-law negligence and Labor Law violations (§§ 200, 240(1), 241(6)). The Supreme Court denied the defendant's motion for summary judgment on all counts. On appeal, the Appellate Division modified the order, granting summary judgment to the defendant on the common-law negligence and Labor Law § 200 claims, finding no evidence of the defendant's supervisory control. However, the court affirmed the denial of summary judgment for the defendant on the Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) claims, concluding that the dismantling constituted "altering" and "demolition" of a structure. Furthermore, the Appellate Division searched the record and granted the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on liability under Labor Law § 240(1).

Personal InjuryLabor LawSummary JudgmentAppellate ReviewConstruction Site SafetyWorkplace AccidentNegligenceDuty to SuperviseStatutory InterpretationElevated Work
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