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Case No. ADJ2957106
Regular
May 03, 2012

GLENWOOD BUSCHMAN vs. GARY D. DAVIS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petitions to disqualify Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Ferris. The applicant alleged bias and closed-door hearings, but the WCAB found no evidence to support these claims. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, which detailed the public nature of the hearings and the WCJ's good-faith efforts to develop the case record. The WCAB emphasized that the applicant failed to meet the legal requirements for disqualification.

Petition for DisqualificationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ Ferrisbiasclosed-door hearingspresenting evidenceCalifornia Code of RegulationsLabor Code Section 5311Code of Civil Procedure Section 641affidavit under penalty of perjury
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Case No. ADJ1497490
Regular
Sep 08, 2011

ARTURO RETANA vs. ADIR INTERNATIONAL DBA LA CURACAO, TRAVELERS INSURANCE

The defendant filed a Petition for Removal arguing they did not receive notice of a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) and therefore could not participate. The Appeals Board found a conflict between the defendant's claim of no notice and the applicant's proof of service. Consequently, the Board granted removal, rescinded the prior order closing discovery, and redesignated the next hearing as another MSC to resolve the notice dispute. The WCJ will now determine if the defendant received notice and decide the subsequent actions.

Petition for RemovalDeclaration of Readiness to ProceedMandatory Settlement ConferenceOrder Closing DiscoveryNotice of HearingProof of ServiceIndustrial InjuryTruck DriverAdir InternationalTravelers Insurance
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Case No. ADJ 7941996
Regular
Apr 26, 2016

ROBERTO ALVAREZ vs. LINK STAFFING, INC., ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a disputed lien dismissal where the lien claimant's representative allegedly falsified hearing minutes to obtain the rescission of a dismissal order. The Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration because the rescission order was not a final decision. However, the Board granted removal due to serious allegations of misconduct, remanding the case to the WCJ for an evidentiary hearing on whether the representative appeared, tampered with records, or made false statements. The WCJ is also tasked with making findings and recommendations on potential sanctions under Labor Code section 5813.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationLien DismissalPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalMinutes of HearingFraudMisconductSanctionsLabor Code Section 5813
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Case No. ADJ8026817
Regular
Apr 22, 2013

MARIA OCHOA vs. RANGERS DIE CASTING COMPANY, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding the applicant sustained injury to her respiratory system and psyche AOE/COE. The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr. Lipper and Dr. Curtis lacked substantiality. Specifically, the physicians failed to provide clear diagnoses, quantify exposures, or adequately explain causation. The Board noted contradictory testimony from the applicant's supervisor and insufficient evidence to support the initial findings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMaria OchoaRangers Die Casting CompanyCOMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANYADJ8026817Los Angeles District OfficeOpinion and Order Granting ReconsiderationDecision After ReconsiderationFindings of FactWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ)
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Case No. VNO 0509254
Regular
Apr 17, 2008

CAROL LEVENSON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves a claim for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus allegedly caused by noise exposure during firearms training. The Appeals Board found the opinion of the Agreed Medical Evaluator, Dr. Grossan, to be substantial evidence, concluding that the applicant's conditions were not work-related. Consequently, the Board denied the applicant's claim for hearing loss and tinnitus, awarding only reimbursement for medical-legal liens.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalTemporary DisabilityFindings and AwardLicensing Program AnalystBilateral Hearing LossFirearms TrainingShooting RangeTinnitusQualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
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Case No. ADJ16783938; ADJ16778187
Regular
Aug 28, 2025

Polly Mark Dizon vs. Spears Manufacturing Company, Zurich San Francisco

Applicant Polly Mark Dizon filed applications for cumulative and specific injuries. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) issued a Findings and Order (F&O) requiring additional Qualified Medical Examination (QME) panels, which the defendant opposed. Defendant filed a Petition for Removal, arguing they would suffer substantial prejudice. The Appeals Board granted the Petition for Removal, finding that due process was violated as no evidentiary record was made, and the Minutes of Hearing were unclear. Consequently, the May 24, 2024 F&O was rescinded, and the matter returned to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.

Petition for RemovalQualified Medical Examinationsubstantial prejudiceMinutes of HearingOrdered Off CalendarFindings and OrderHearing LossHeadachesNeurologyAudiology
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Case No. ADJ6939769
Regular
Sep 28, 2010

RONY BONILLA vs. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, rescinding the prior Findings and Award. The Board found the original decision void *ab initio* due to the Administrative Law Judge's failure to serve the Minutes of Hearing and Summary of Evidence and issue a Notice of Intent to Submit. This procedural defect deprived the defendant of due process and the opportunity to object. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardMinutes of HearingSummary of EvidenceLabor Code section 5313Board Rule 10562(a)(2)Notice of Intent to SubmitDue ProcessExpedited Hearing
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Case No. ADJ11085852
Regular
Nov 02, 2018

DEONTE WALKER vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES

The applicant sought removal of a Notice of Hearing alleging prejudice from a full-day trial instead of an expedited hearing for his admitted industrial injury to the psyche and stress. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, emphasizing that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of irreparable harm. The WCAB found that the scheduled trial was justified by the complexity and witness testimony, and an expedited hearing was not guaranteed to be earlier. Therefore, the applicant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

Petition for RemovalIndustrial InjuryPsycheStressWCJNotice of HearingExpedited HearingFull-Day TrialSignificant PrejudiceIrreparable Harm
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Case No. ADJ10371478
Regular
Mar 10, 2023

DOMINGA FRIAS vs. CANCUN TAQUERIA INC., ROSTIZERIA INC., REPUBLIC UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) for bias. The applicant's attorney requested an electronic hearing due to health concerns for their father, providing a doctor's note and evidence of defense counsel's consent. The WCJ denied the request via order without a hearing, citing procedural rule violations. While the Appeals Board denied the disqualification petition, finding no actual bias, they granted removal. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order, deeming it a due process violation, and returned the matter for further proceedings to allow for proper consideration of the electronic hearing request.

Petition for DisqualificationPetition for RemovalWCJ BiasDue Process ViolationElectronic HearingCOVID-19 RiskMedical-Legal ExamDeclaration of ReadinessBoard RulesVerified Petition
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Case No. ADJ4295446 (GOL 0087464)
Regular
Mar 20, 2014

Virginia Landaw vs. Toyota of Santa Barbara, Public Service Mutual Insurance Company

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the applicant's petition for removal, which sought to have hearings held at the Santa Barbara district office rather than Oxnard. The WCAB found that the relocation was necessary due to insufficient space at the Santa Barbara facility, impacting lobby, hearing room, and parking availability. The Board reaffirmed its authority to calendar hearings at different offices based on available resources and cited the applicant's minimal increased travel as insufficient grounds for removal. The WCAB also highlighted the availability of CourtCall and the ongoing efforts to secure a more suitable Santa Barbara location.

Petition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDivision of Workers' CompensationDistrict OfficeVenueCourtCallMandatory Settlement ConferenceExpedited HearingJudicial NoticeAdministrative Law Judge
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