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Case No. ADJ3393930 (AHM 0089017) ADJ2735537 (AHM 0094395)
Regular
May 06, 2013

DAVID CARMONA vs. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, FIREMAN'S FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in *Carmona v. BMW of North America*, finding the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report insufficient. The WCAB rescinded the WCJ's prior decision and returned the case for further proceedings and a new decision. While the WCJ intended to correct a clerical error regarding cumulative trauma dates, the WCAB felt further development of the record was needed on temporary total disability, but not apportionment related to Dr. Stewart. This is not a final decision on the merits.

DAVID CARMONABMW OF NORTH AMERICAZURICH NORTH AMERICAFIREMAN'S FUNDWORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDRECONSIDERATIONADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGECLERICAL ERRORCUMULATIVE TRAUMATEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY
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Case No. ADJ8207723
Regular
Oct 22, 2013

MARTA LINARES CLEMENTE vs. FEDERAL CLEANING CONTRACTORS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA CLAIMS

This case involves Marta Linares Clemente as the applicant against Federal Cleaning Contractors and Zurich North America Claims. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) considered a Petition for Removal filed by the applicant. The WCAB has issued an order denying this Petition for Removal, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge. Therefore, the applicant's request to remove the case from its current procedural status has been rejected.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportdeny removalADJ8207723Federal Cleaning ContractorsZurich North America ClaimsMarta Linares Clementeadministrative law judgeMarina del Rey District Office
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Case No. ADJ625812 (POM 0280514)
Regular
Aug 24, 2011

William McCarther vs. USS Cal Builders, Zurich North America, State Compensation Insurance Fund

Zurich North America sought removal after applicant's invalid election against SCIF, arguing it was precluded from discovery and entitled to its own medical evidence for a specific injury. The Board granted removal, finding the election void and the discovery delay unjustified. The case involves a specific industrial injury where both SCIF and Zurich may be liable, with Zurich having made its first appearance nearly twenty months after being joined. The Board redesignated the upcoming trial as a status conference to allow Zurich to present policy information and clarify its coverage stance.

Petition for RemovalZurich North AmericaSCIFElection Against SCIFLabor Code section 5500.5(c)Specific InjuryJoinder of Party DefendantCoverage DenialASCIPWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ4072860 (AHM 0083472) ADJ2211265 (AHM 0083473)
Regular
Feb 28, 2012

DARLYN PIPER vs. DANKA OFFICE IMAGING, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves cross-petitions for reconsideration of an award for applicant's industrial injuries. The Board denied the applicant's petition and granted the defendant's, clarifying that Zurich North America is solely liable. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, amending the award to reflect the applicant's election against Zurich and allowing Zurich to seek contribution from Liberty Mutual. A dissenting opinion argued that the apportionment of permanent disability was speculative and unsupported by substantial medical evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDarlyn PiperDanka Office ImagingZurich North AmericaLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyADJ4072860ADJ2211265permanent disabilitycumulative traumacustomer service technician
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Case No. ADJ3193455 (SJO 0234823)
Regular
Sep 28, 2009

STEPHEN HERRING vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This case concerns Zurich North America's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision that established the applicant's cumulative trauma injury date as June 13, 2003. The WCAB affirmed its prior ruling, finding that the applicant did not have the requisite knowledge of a distinct industrial injury beyond a prior specific injury until alerted by a medical report on that date. Zurich failed to present evidence demonstrating the applicant should have recognized a separate injurious process given the complexity of distinguishing between multiple potential injuries. Therefore, Zurich's petition for reconsideration was denied.

Labor Code § 5412Labor Code § 5500.5cumulative trauma injurydate of injuryCIGAZurich North AmericaReliance Insurance Companyspecific industrial injuryapportionmentmedical causation
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Case No. VEN 0120092
Regular
Apr 11, 2008

JOSE AVILA vs. SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC., REMEDYTEMP, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION by INTERCARE for RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY in liquidation, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Zurich North America's petition for reconsideration, affirming the arbitrator's decision that Zurich's policy with Seminis Vegetable Seeds constituted "other insurance." This finding relieved the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) of liability, as the applicant's claim was not a "covered claim" under CIGA's statutory authority. The Board found that despite Seminis being a special employer, its policy with Zurich covered special employees, making it primary to CIGA's involvement following the insolvency of the general employer's insurer.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSeminis Vegetable SeedsRemedyTempCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationCIGAZurich North AmericaReliance Insurance Companyliquidationspecial employergeneral employer
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Case No. ADJ732580 (SAL 0105372) ADJ2838073 (SAL 0110231)
Regular
Sep 03, 2010

KATHRYN COMBS vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This case involves an applicant, Kathryn Combs, seeking workers' compensation benefits from Stanford University and its insurer, Zurich North America. The applicant filed a Petition for Reconsideration with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The WCAB reviewed the petition and the report from the Workers' Compensation Judge and has ordered the denial of reconsideration. The specific reasons for the denial are incorporated by reference from the Judge's report.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportAdopt and IncorporateStanford UniversityZurich North AmericaADJ732580ADJ2838073SAL 0105372
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Case No. ADJ8956611
Regular
Mar 28, 2017

DEBRA ALLEN vs. WIS INTERNATIONAL, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Debra Allen's Petition for Removal against WIS International and Zurich North America. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result from denial, and reconsideration would not be an adequate remedy. The Board found that Allen failed to demonstrate these conditions were met, adopting the WCJ's reasoning for the denial. Therefore, the petition was denied, and the case will proceed through normal channels.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardSubstantial PrejudiceIrreparable HarmReconsiderationExtraordinary RemedyWCJ ReportADJ8956611WIS InternationalZurich North America
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Case No. ADJ2213557 (VNO 0558201)
Regular
Jul 11, 2013

DAISY CALDERON vs. SCI @ DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORT, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration in the case of Calderon v. SCI @ Diversified Transport; Zurich North America. The WCAB rescinded the prior decision of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ). This matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ. The current order is not a final decision on the merits.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationAdministrative Law JudgeReconsideration GrantedDecision RescindedFurther ProceedingsTrial LevelOpinion and OrderDiversified TransportZurich North America
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Case No. ADJ4370094
Regular
May 16, 2011

CARLOS MESONES vs. WINSTON TIRE COMPANY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Winston Tire Company and Zurich North America that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was primarily due to the petition not being verified, violating Labor Code section 5902. Additionally, the Board noted that the petition's excessive length (30 pages) violated WCAB Rule 10232(a)(10) regarding page limits. The Board also indicated that, even if properly filed, the petition would have been denied on the merits based on the administrative law judge's report.

Petition for ReconsiderationDismissalVerificationLabor Code section 5902WCJ Report and RecommendationMeritsWCAB Rule 10232(a)(10)Page LimitWinston Tire CompanyZurich North America
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