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Case No. ADJ6440381
Regular
Jan 20, 2015

DAVID SOWLES vs. MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT GROUP, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought reconsideration of an award finding the applicant sustained a right hand and wrist injury on August 14, 2003, with a temporary total disability rate of $501.59 based on earnings of $752.38 weekly. The defendant argued the rate should be lower due to a provided apartment and that the injury was cumulative, not specific. The Board granted reconsideration solely to correct a clerical error, amending the finding to reflect a cumulative injury through August 14, 2003. Otherwise, the original award, including the earnings and disability rate, was affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardMeridian Management GroupZenith Insurance CompanyDavid SowlesProperty ManagerAugust 142003Right Hand InjuryRight Wrist InjuryCumulative Industrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ3890427 (SAC 0364747) ADJ6797951
Regular
Dec 15, 2010

JOHN ERICK RITCHIE vs. CMC FONTANA STEEL, ACE INSURANCE COMPANY

In case ADJ3890427, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an order dismissing the applicant's petition for reconsideration. This dismissal is due to the petitioner's withdrawal of the petition. The WCAB's decision reflects that the original decision from October 14, 2010, will stand as a result of this withdrawal.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardDismissedWithdrawnDecisionOctober 14 2010CMC Fontana SteelAce Insurance CompanyADJ3890427SAC 0364747
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Case No. ADJ8339035
Regular
Dec 18, 2013

SILVIA FORNO vs. ACCENT CARE, INC.; CHARTIS INSURANCE, Administered by SEDGWICK CMS

The defendant requested removal to address liens filed after their Declaration of Readiness to Proceed. The Appeals Board granted the petition, agreeing that discovery was needed for liens filed after August 14, 2013. The trial date of January 15, 2014, will now only address liens filed prior to that date. Any liens filed after August 14, 2013, will remain off calendar.

Petition for RemovalDeclaration of Readiness to Proceedlien trialCompromise and Releaselien claimantsdiscoveryoff calendarWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardAdministrative Law Judgelien conference
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Case No. ADJ7803069
Regular
Mar 22, 2016

EDILBERTO CERNA ROMERO vs. STONES AND TRADITIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the judge's finding regarding a September 14, 2015 utilization review (UR) decision. The Board found this second UR decision, which sought further information on some treatments, to be timely for all requested modalities. Consequently, the Board ruled that the UR decision of September 14, 2015, was timely, and the WCJ lacked jurisdiction to review the medical necessity of the denied treatments. The Board did not disturb the WCJ's finding that the August 12, 2015 UR decision was untimely.

Utilization ReviewTimelinessLabor Code Section 4610Request for AuthorizationDWC Form RFAIndependent Medical ReviewMedical NecessityProspective ReviewConcurrent ReviewAppeals Board
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Case No. ADJ9508272
Regular
Oct 11, 2017

FERESHTEH ALAEI-NIA vs. MACY'S INC.

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves an award of additional attorney's fees and costs to applicant's counsel. The Second District Court of Appeal had previously remanded the case for such an award after denying the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review. The Board reviewed the itemized request, considering factors like time, effort, skill, complexity, and the frivolous nature of the defendant's petition. Ultimately, the Board awarded $8,955.00 in attorney's fees and $120.14 in costs, totaling $9,075.14.

Writ of ReviewSupplemental Attorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Appellate Attorney's FeesCase-by-case basisFrivolous PetitionIndustrial Psychiatric InjuryVenue ChallengeReasonable Hourly RateItemization of Attorney's Fees
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Case No. ADJ6802715; ADJ6715328
Regular
Sep 15, 2015

STEFANIE WEBB vs. THE VINTAGE CLUB, FEDERAL INSURANCE c/o CHUBB SERVICES CORP., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST, c/o FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of a finding that applicant Stefanie Webb sustained a cumulative injury to her wrists and arms from April 19, 2004, through April 14, 2009. The insurer contended the injury period ended in 2005, citing medical opinions. However, the WCAB found that April 14, 2009, was the correct date of injury as it was the first day applicant knew her condition was work-related and suffered disability. A dissenting opinion argued that medical evidence supported an earlier cessation of injurious exposure in 2005.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardStefanie WebbThe Vintage ClubFederal InsuranceChubb Services Corp.Insurance Company of the WestFireman's Fund Insurancecumulative injuryspecific injurypermanent disability
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Case No. ADJ7631255
Regular
Jul 18, 2014

MARIA SALAS vs. IDS USA WEST, INC., MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a prior award, correcting the cumulative trauma period to January 14, 2010, to January 14, 2011. While affirming industrial causation and temporary disability, the Board rescinded the 15% increase in permanent disability benefits based on *Salas v. Sierra Chemical Co.*, finding the employer's failure to offer work occurred after discovering the employee's undocumented status. The Board also corrected the permanent disability benefit rate to $226.67 per week, awarding a total of $21,646.99 for 24% permanent disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardIndustrial InjuryCervical SpineLeft HandLeft WristLeft KneeCumulative TraumaTemporary Disability IndemnityPermanent Disability IndemnityLabor Code Section 4658(d)
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Case No. ADJ4690446 (LAO 0794129)
Regular
Jul 21, 2014

MYUNG CHUL KIM vs. PROTECTION PLUS, INC., ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a dispute over the applicant's temporary total disability (TTD) indemnity period following a work injury. Initially, the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) awarded TTD from January 20, 2001, to April 30, 2001. The Appeals Board amended this, extending TTD to January 14, 2004, based on a psychiatric evaluation. The defendant sought reconsideration, arguing TTD should have ended on June 18, 2002, per a prior report from Dr. Levine. The Board denied the defendant's petition, affirming TTD to January 14, 2004, as Dr. Levine's earlier report lacked an unequivocal permanent and stationary date and a psychiatrist's evaluation confirmed this later date.

Petition for ReconsiderationAmended Findings of Fact and AwardTemporary Total DisabilityPermanent DisabilityApportionmentPsychiatric OverlayPosttraumatic Stress DisorderPermanent and Stationary DateNeurological ConditionMedical Expert Opinion
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Case No. ADJ1584272
Regular
Dec 03, 2010

RICHARD SILVA vs. PAZIN & MYERS, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the finding of 100% permanent disability for the applicant's back and psyche injuries. The Board found that the workers' compensation judge properly applied the 1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities due to pre-existing medical reports indicating permanent disability. Substantial evidence, including the Agreed Medical Examiner's opinion on permanent total disability and the applicant's treating psychologist's opinion, supported the 100% disability rating. The defendant failed to meet its burden to prove apportionment of the disability.

ADJ1584272FRE 0244029Pazin & MyersInc.State Compensation Insurance FundFindings and AwardSeptember 142010industrial injuryback
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