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Case No. ADJ4696795 (SJO 0266117)
Regular
Aug 10, 2012

RUDOLPH GARCIA vs. PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded a WCJ's order for a replacement QME panel. The WCAB found that the applicant's attorney erred in sending a request for a supplemental report to an incorrect address for the QME, despite the QME's report listing two addresses. Consequently, the QME did not receive the request and did not issue a supplemental report within 60 days. The WCAB determined that allowing a new panel would cause prejudice and unnecessary cost to the defendant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalQME panelsupplemental reportcompensable consequenceindustrial injurydelivery driveradministrative law judgePetition for Removalfindings and order
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Case No. ADJ7558771
Regular
Jan 17, 2014

LEODEGARIO GOMEZ vs. HINES NURSERIES, LLC, THE HARTFORD

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a trial judge's order dismissing lien claimant Medi-Lab's lien due to non-payment of a lien activation fee. Medi-Lab argued it never received proper notice of the lien conference due to an incorrect address being used. The WCAB noted a federal district court injunction enjoined enforcement of the lien activation fee provisions, rendering the dismissal for non-payment invalid. Therefore, the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Lien activation feeLabor Code section 4903.06ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimWCJEAMSLien conferenceIncorrect addressPreliminary injunctionAngelotti Chiropractic v. Baker
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Case No. ADJ2109115; ADJ3790194; ADJ4103411
Regular
Aug 01, 2013

LETICIA BENAVIDES vs. BON APPETIT DANISH; MACY'S; CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE CO.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant sought penalties and attorney fees for the late payment of a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement, alleging Chubb Group failed to make timely and correct payment. The Board found that the delay was due to a single instance of human error involving an incorrect address on the C&R, which was promptly corrected upon discovery. The applicant also contributed to the delay by not notifying Chubb of the non-receipt of payment for over three months. Therefore, the Board concluded there was no unreasonable delay justifying penalties.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedWCJ ReportDefective VerificationCured VerificationSupplemental PetitionCompromise and ReleaseLate PaymentChubb Group
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Case No. ADJ542238 (AHM 0147119)
Regular
May 24, 2010

ISRAEL SANTILLANES vs. PTM, INC., EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION

The defendant sought removal after their petition to dismiss the applicant's workers' compensation claim was denied. The Appeals Board denied the removal, affirming the WCJ's decision based on the defendant's failure to properly notify the applicant of the dismissal petition due to an incorrect address. While the Board disagreed with the WCJ's reasoning regarding case activation, they found the procedural defect in notice was sufficient grounds to deny dismissal. The applicant's potential incarceration also weighs against dismissal for lack of prosecution.

Petition for RemovalWCAB Rule 10582Declaration of ReadinessPetition to DismissApplication for AdjudicationFailure to ProsecuteIndustrial InjuryLower BackAbdominal HerniasPsyche
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Case No. ADJ9791919
Regular
Jan 27, 2023

MARK HILDEBRAND vs. JOSE ESPIRITU aka JOSE VARGAS dba THE HOME IMPROVEMENT HANDYMAN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration as untimely. The defendant failed to file their petition within the 25-day statutory period after the award was served by mail. The defendant's argument that they did not receive notice due to a prior address change was rejected because they failed to properly notify the WCAB of their new address as required by regulation. Therefore, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the untimely petition.

Petition for Reconsiderationuntimely filingjurisdictional time limitservice by mailofficial address recordpro per defendantchange of addressnotice of intention to approvestipulations with request for awarduninsured employers benefits trust fund
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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. VNO 0509301
Regular
Jul 21, 2008

JOSE MEJORADA vs. VINCENT PONE PLASTERING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded an order dismissing Jose Mejorada's claim for lack of prosecution. The dismissal occurred because the applicant's attorney allegedly failed to provide updated contact information, leading to missed notices. However, the WCAB found that the defendant had been sending mail to an incorrect address, and the applicant's attorney's failure to update their address on file was not sufficient cause for dismissal given these circumstances. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationDismissalLack of ProsecutionAgreed Medical ExaminerQualified Medical EvaluationPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardNotice of Intention to DismissDeclaration of Readiness to Proceed
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Case No. ADJ9038885, ADJ9038884, ADJ9038954, ADJ9038762
Regular
Jan 30, 2019

RODNEY FICKLIN vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE CLAIMS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Rodney Ficklin's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed significantly past the 25-day deadline. The applicant's claims of displacement were insufficient to overcome the jurisdictional requirement of timely filing, as the Board lacks authority to act on untimely petitions. Proper service was made on the applicant's attorney, who did not object, and the applicant failed to update his address. Case ADJ9038762 remains open.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingDismissalLabor CodeCalifornia Code of RegulationsJurisdictional Time LimitOfficial Address RecordService by MailWCJ Report
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Case No. ADJ9819677
Regular
Jan 29, 2019

SHUAIB JUMA vs. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed as untimely. The applicant had 25 days from the mailing of the original decision to file, with extensions for weekends/holidays. Crucially, the petition must be *received* by the Board within this period, not just mailed. The applicant's petition, filed six months late, was therefore dismissed as the Board lacks jurisdiction over untimely filings. Furthermore, the applicant failed to notify the Board of any address change, rendering his claim of non-receipt invalid.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingAdministrative Law JudgeFindings of Fact and AwardService by MailOfficial Address RecordJurisdictional LimitChange of AddressIn Pro Per
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Case No. ADJ3194339 (SFO 0437494) ADJ3391559 (SFO 0494203) ADJ748288 (SFO 0494205)
Regular
Feb 18, 2010

AMED NAGI ALI vs. ABLE MAINTENANCE COMPANY, CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY

The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reinstate the applicant's three workers' compensation cases, which had been dismissed without prejudice. The applicant successfully argued that dismissal orders were erroneously reinstated because notices were sent to an incorrect address while he was out of the country. The Board found the petition was timely filed and emphasized the public policy favoring disposition of cases on their merits, particularly for unrepresented employees. The cases are now returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a decision on the merits.

ReconsiderationOrder Reinstating Orders of DismissalRescindedDismissal without prejudiceIndustrial InjuryHead InjuryCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemStressWrong Address
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