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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Legal Aid Society v. Association of Legal Aid Attorneys

The Legal Aid Society sought a preliminary injunction against the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys and its officers to prevent the disciplining of striking union members who crossed picket lines. The plaintiff also claimed tortious interference and a civil rights conspiracy under 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3) on behalf of itself, non-striking attorneys, and indigent clients. The District Court denied the injunction, finding several impediments to success on the merits. These included the NLRB's primary jurisdiction, the Norris-LaGuardia Act's prohibitions, and the plaintiff's lack of standing for third-party claims. Furthermore, the court determined that the conspiracy allegations under Section 1985(3) were conclusory and lacked substantial merit.

Labor DisputePreliminary InjunctionUnion DisciplinePicket LinesNational Labor Relations Act (NLRA)Norris-LaGuardia ActStanding (Law)Conspiracy (Law)Civil Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1985(3))Tortious Interference
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Case No. 13-14-00381-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 15, 2015

Enbridge Pipelines (East Texas) L.P. v. Saratoga Timber Co., Ltd., Batson Corridor, L.P., and Timbervest Partners Texas, L.P.

Appellees, Batson Corridor and Saratoga Timber overly simplify facts, misrepresent facts, and ignore other pertinent facts, as well as make unfounded accusations of some sort of conspiracy between Enbridge and Appellee Timbervest, in an apparent effort to cloud the legal issues pending before this Court. However, none of the issues raised support the trial court’s erroneous dismissal of the underlying condemnation as to either Saratoga Timber or Batson Corridor. Saratoga Timber’s arguments fail to defeat jurisdiction, particularly when those arguments and evidence are properly placed into the underlying chronology of filings and events occurring between the parties. Its’ position that Timbervest holds no interest in the Batson Corridor easement and never acquired the same, and thus has no interest in this proceeding is contrary to longstanding real property law pertaining to conveyances, and is legally and factually incorrect. And, Saratoga Timber’s claim, that Timbervest’s waiver of defective service was moot as well as untimely because it was filed after the trial court granted the plea to the jurisdiction, is untimely raised for the first time on appeal, and is also legally and factually incorrect. Batson Corridor’s arguments likewise fail to defeat jurisdiction. Upon Enbridge’s joinder of Batson Corridor as an additional interested party, the trial court acquired administrative jurisdiction only over Batson Corridor. The trial court’s consideration and grant of Batson Corridor’s prematurely filed plea to the jurisdiction exceeded the scope of the trial court’s administrative condemnation jurisdiction, and must be reversed. Finally, Appellees’ claim of collusion or conspiracy between Enbridge and Appellee Timbervest is unfounded, unsupported by the record, and urged solely in an effort to cloud the issues and portray Enbridge in a less than candid light. The two parties share a common interest in resolving the underlying condemnation and the companion declaratory judgment action correctly and efficiently.

condemnation lawreply briefjurisdictioneminent domainproperty lawreal propertyTexasappealcivil procedurelegal arguments
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Case No. ADJ1415493 (MON 0254625) ADJ2515529 (POM 0136019)
Regular
Jul 22, 2011

MARIA NEVAREZ vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, legally uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves defendant's petitions for reconsideration of two prior decisions. The Board granted these petitions to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues. This action is necessary to fully understand the record and issue a just decision. All further communications in this matter are to be directed to the Office of the Commissioners.

MARIA NEVAREZDEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSlegally uninsuredSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUNDAdjusting AgencyJoint Findings and AwardAmended Joint Findings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardOpinion and Order
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Case No. ADJ7079625
Regular
Apr 16, 2012

NOEL MORTON vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Legally Uninsured, SCIF STATE EMPLOYEES ROHNERT PARK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an Amended Findings and Award. This decision was made due to statutory time constraints and the need for further study of the factual and legal issues. The WCAB intends to thoroughly review the record to issue a just and reasoned decision, and all future filings must be submitted in writing to the Board's Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardNoel MortonState of California Department of CorrectionsLegally UninsuredSCIFPetition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings and AwardReconsideration GrantedDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the Commissioners
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Case No. ADJ8844526, ADJ8911629, ADJ6683632, ADJ7523422
Regular
Apr 19, 2018

JOE JORDAN vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, PLEASANT VALLEY, Legally Uninsured By STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision dated January 26, 2016. This action was taken to allow further study of the complex factual and legal issues involved in the multiple claims filed by Joe Jordan against the Department of Corrections. The Board will issue a decision after reconsideration, and all related filings must be submitted directly to the Commissioners' office, not district offices or through e-filing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundElectronic Adjudication Management SystemWCJDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersCompromise and Release Agreements
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Case No. ADJ233069 (SBR 0337173)
Regular
Oct 11, 2011

RALPH WRIGHT vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted By STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted a petition for reconsideration filed by a lien claimant concerning a decision previously issued. The Board found reconsideration necessary to allow further study of the factual and legal issues presented. This action is intended to ensure a complete understanding of the record and to enable the issuance of a just and reasoned decision after reconsideration. All future communications regarding this case must be filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's Office of the Commissioners.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionOffice of the CommissionersDecision After ReconsiderationLien claimantLegally Uninsured
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Case No. ADJ4330842 (VNO 0331594) ADJ1775987 (VNO 0376271) ADJ207082 (VNO 0314241)
Regular
Mar 12, 2009

OTTOMA L. CURRY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case involves petitions for reconsideration filed by the defendant and a lien claimant concerning a prior decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted these petitions due to statutory time constraints and a need for further review of the factual and legal issues. The Board requires additional time to thoroughly understand the record and issue a just decision. All future communications regarding this matter should be directed to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's Reconsideration unit.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetitions for ReconsiderationState Compensation Insurance FundDepartment of TransportationLegally UninsuredDecision After ReconsiderationStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issuesJust and reasoned decisionFurther proceedings
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Case No. ADJ647263 (MON 0206252) ADJ442715 (MON 0179484) ADJ8283867
Regular
Jul 25, 2013

SHARON HORNSBY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES and DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, legally uninsured and adjusted by STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

This case concerns an applicant seeking workers' compensation benefits for multiple injuries across different dates of injury involving the Department of Social Services and the Department of Motor Vehicles, adjusted by the State Compensation Insurance Fund. The defendants have petitioned for reconsideration of a decision that found the applicant 100% disabled. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to allow further study of the factual and legal issues involved. The Board will issue a decision after this further review, which may include additional proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationLegally UninsuredState Compensation Insurance FundDepartment of Social ServicesDepartment of Motor VehiclesApplicantDefendantAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Feb 21, 1986

Claim of Seidel v. Crown Industries

This case involves an appeal from a Workers’ Compensation Board decision denying death benefits to a claimant, who the Board ruled was not the legal widow of the decedent, Harold Seidel. The employer and carrier challenged the claimant's right to compensation, asserting that decedent's prior marriage to Marion Strope was never legally terminated. Both claimant and Strope presented marriage certificates. The court noted the strong legal presumption favoring the validity of the second marriage, especially when the challenger is a stranger to the marital relation. The respondents bore the burden of disproving the second marriage by clear and convincing evidence. The court found that the Board's decision failed to set forth the proper legal standard and appeared to give undue weight to the claimant's knowledge of the prior marriage, which is irrelevant to her legal widow status. Due to the serious question regarding the application of the correct legal standard and the close factual question, the decision was annulled and remitted for clarification and further proceedings consistent with the proper legal standard.

Death BenefitsWorkers' CompensationMarital StatusLegal WidowPresumption of ValiditySecond MarriageBurden of ProofAdministrative LawRemittalJudicial Review
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Case No. 03-17-00534-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 02, 2018

Denise Stroup, as Legal Guardian of D. L. S., an Incapacitated Person v. MRM Management, Inc.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in a personal injury car-crash case involving an incapacitated person, Douglas Lee Stroup (Appellant). Appellant sued Penny Harrington Taylor for negligence and MRM Management, Inc. (Appellee) for vicarious liability, alleging Taylor, a licensed real estate salesperson, was acting for MRM. Appellee's motion for summary judgment was granted, asserting Taylor was an independent contractor, thus negating vicarious liability. Appellant argues that the independent contractor agreement is void under the Texas Occupation Code, which assigns liability to brokers for their salespersons' tortious conduct. Furthermore, Appellant contends that MRM should be estopped from relying on the agreement, and that factual disputes exist regarding Taylor's employment status, joint-enterprise liability, and statutory vicarious liability under the Texas Occupations Code. Appellant seeks to reverse the trial court's order granting summary judgment, arguing sufficient evidence was presented to raise genuine issues of material fact for trial.

Personal InjuryCar CrashVicarious LiabilityIndependent ContractorReal Estate AgentReal Estate BrokerTexas Occupations CodeRespondeat SuperiorJoint EnterpriseSummary Judgment Appeal
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