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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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. 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. ADJ15834374
Regular
Apr 14, 2025

HARMINDER SINGH vs. SUNVIEW LOGISTICS, INC.; SPEED INTERMODAL; MANPREET SINGH; CLEAR SPRING INSURANCE

The case involves Harminder Singh, a truck driver, claiming a workers' compensation injury while employed by Sunview Logistics, Inc. and/or Manpreet Singh dba Speed Intermodal. The Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) initially found joint employment and joint and several liability between Sunview Logistics and Speed Intermodal. Defendant Speed Intermodal sought reconsideration, arguing a lack of substantial evidence for joint employment. The Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, concurring with the WCJ's findings of fact regarding joint employment, citing substantial documentary and testimonial evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSunview LogisticsSpeed IntermodalManpreet Singhjoint employmentjoint and several liabilitypetition for reconsiderationFindings and OrderLabor Code section 5909Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS)
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Case No. ADJ10229956
Regular
Aug 13, 2018

VIRGIL GRAY vs. ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE, SAN JOSE SABERCATS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE, UNINSURED EMPLOYER BENEFITS TRUST FUND

This case denies the defendants' petition for reconsideration of a finding of joint employment for an industrial knee injury. The applicant, Virgil Gray, was found to be a joint employee of both the Arena Football League and the San Jose SaberCats, despite receiving paychecks from the League. Evidence such as the San Jose SaberCats' direct control over the applicant's work, provision of equipment, and housing, supported the finding that both entities exercised the right to direct and control his activities. The Appeals Board affirmed the administrative law judge's decision, finding the totality of the record supported joint employment.

joint employmentspecial employergeneral employerArena Football LeagueSan Jose SaberCatsZurich American InsuranceUninsured Employer Benefits Trust Fundprofessional athleteindustrial injuryleft knee
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Case No. ADJ25889773 (SRO 0125150) ADJ2310836 (SRO 0125151) ADJ 4628741 (SRO 0127006)
Regular
Nov 24, 2008

JOSE SANCHEZ vs. AMY'S KITCHEN, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, SECURITY INSURANCE, COMPANY OF HARTFORD SUCCESSOR TO CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY, Adjusted by CAMBRIDGE AND MAJESTIC INSURANCE COMPANY

This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns a dispute over the distribution of $75,000 in attorney's fees awarded in a compromise and release agreement. The applicant's former counsel, Kneisler Law Firm, filed a lien for fees, but the original approval order did not specify how these fees would be divided with the applicant's current counsel. The Board granted reconsideration to amend the order, clarifying that the prior attorney's lien shall be paid out of the $75,000 award, with the exact amount to be adjusted by the parties. Jurisdiction is reserved for further proceedings if the parties cannot agree on the division.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAmy's KitchenZurich North AmericaSecurity Insurance Company of HartfordConnecticut IndemnityCambridge Insurance CompanyMajestic Insurance CompanyPetition for ReconsiderationCompromise and ReleaseAttorneys' Fees
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Case No. ADJ6859570
Regular
Nov 04, 2013

GERSON RODRIGUEZ vs. VENTURI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.

This case involves a lien claimant who failed to file a timely response to a Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions. The Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration and, instead, granted removal to itself. The Board found the lien claimant's response to be untimely, even when considering electronic filing, and thus imposed the maximum sanction of $2,500.00 jointly and severally against the lien claimant and its representatives.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationSanctionsRemovalLien ClaimantElectronic Adjudication Management SystemLabor Code Section 5310Administrative Law JudgePetition for ReconsiderationNotice of Intention to Impose Sanctions
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Case No. ADJ265522 (MON0346920), ADJ4312334 (MON0346921), ADJ110399 (MON0351900)
Regular
Aug 13, 2013

PAULA PORTER vs. THE HERTZ CORPORATION, AMERICAN INSURANCE GUARANTEE/NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) imposed a $125 sanction against lien claimant, Elliott Wachtel and his law firm, for filing a petition for reconsideration without a sufficient legal basis. The WCAB determined this action improperly consumed valuable Board resources. Wachtel and his firm are jointly and severally liable for this sanction.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalSanctionsLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationLabor Code § 5813Skeletal PetitionAppeals Board Rule 10846Good CauseJointly and Severally
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Case No. ADJ7630224
Regular
Nov 29, 2012

TINA SPERBER vs. LAW OFFICES OF LISA M. PACIONE

This case involves Tina Sperber's workers' compensation claim against her employer, Law Offices of Lisa M. Pacione. The applicant, a legal assistant, sustained an injury while investigating a property related to a case, claiming implied authorization. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the judge's finding that the applicant was not a credible witness regarding her authority. The Board agreed that the applicant lacked permission for the investigation and that the information gathered provided no benefit to the defendant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardDenying ReconsiderationLegal AssistantLaw OfficesInvestigationImplied AuthorizationCredibilityBenefit to DefendantFamily Law ProceedingsAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ466190 (STK 0151971) ADJ1336532 (STK 0151973) ADJ2603667 (STK 0151974)
Regular
Apr 21, 2009

Rosie Matz vs. GALT JOINT UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

This case involves Rosie Matz seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision regarding a May 8, 1997 injury. The WCJ awarded 17% permanent disability for a low back and neck injury but found no permanent disability for a May 16, 1995 low back injury. Matz contended the WCJ erred by not awarding permanent disability for a claimed left knee injury sustained in the 1997 incident. However, the WCAB denied reconsideration because prior final determinations had already established that Matz did not sustain industrial injury to her knees. Therefore, the issue of knee injury was precluded from further litigation under the doctrine of law of the case.

Rosie MatzGalt Joint Union Elementary SchoolPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardPermanent DisabilityApportionmentLow Back InjuryNeck InjuryLeft Knee InjuryCumulative Trauma
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Case No. ADJ460672 (SFO 0499592) ADJ1224818 (SFO 0499593)
Regular
Jul 07, 2010

HAMID KHAZAELI vs. SPEDIA.COM INC. and SYSMASTER CORP., GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns applicant Hamid Khazaeli's repeated, unsuccessful attempts to challenge an administrative order allowing defendant Sysmaster Corp.'s law firm to withdraw. The Appeals Board dismissed Khazaeli's petitions for reconsideration and removal, finding the order was procedural and did not affect his substantive rights or cause irreparable harm. The Board noted Khazaeli's history of filing frivolous petitions that delay proceedings and warned of sanctions and a potential vexatious litigant declaration if such behavior continues.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalLaw Firm DismissalAttorney of RecordIndustrial InjurySales RepresentativeCumulative TraumaAdministrative Law JudgeEAMS
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