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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

People v. Weitz

The defendant, Michael Weitz, moved for early termination of his 10-year probation sentence, citing rehabilitation. A hearing was held on May 10, 2012, where Rabbi Efraim Salzman testified on Weitz's behalf, and Weitz also testified. The court reviewed his history, including prior convictions for sexual abuse and unlawful imprisonment in Sullivan County (2002), and attempted sexual abuse in New York County (2004), which led to the current probation. Weitz presented evidence of religious observance and participation in a relapse prevention program, but failed to provide expert testimony on his rehabilitation or demonstrate full acceptance of responsibility. The court found that Weitz had not diligently complied with probation terms and that his claims of rehabilitation and reasons for early termination (travel, marriage) were unconvincing. Consequently, the motion for early termination of probation was denied.

Probation TerminationSex OffenderRehabilitation AssessmentCriminal Procedure Law 410.90Penal LawCorrection LawWitness CredibilityPsychiatric EvaluationRisk AssessmentSentencing Discretion
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Bowen v. County of Westchester

Plaintiffs Indira Bowen and her children alleged Fourth Amendment rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the New York Constitution, along with common law torts, against the County of Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh, and John Doe officers. The claims arose from an October 7, 2004 search of their home by Greenburgh police and Westchester probation officers, who were executing a search order for probationer Roylin Fairclough. Plaintiffs contended the search order was based on inaccurate information regarding Fairclough's residence and that Greenburgh officers used excessive force. The court granted summary judgment for both municipal defendants, finding no underlying constitutional violation by the probation officer nor any municipal policy or custom causing the alleged deprivations. Additionally, the court found no evidence of excessive force linked to Greenburgh's policy and ordered the plaintiffs to show cause for why the claims against the unidentified John Doe defendants should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute.

Fourth Amendment42 U.S.C. § 1983New York ConstitutionCivil RightsSummary JudgmentMunicipal LiabilityMonell ClaimProbation SearchExcessive ForceDeliberate Indifference
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Whitney Z.

Respondent, a juvenile delinquent, was placed on probation but later admitted to violating its terms, leading to her placement in the custody of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. She appealed the order, and the appellate court first rejected the petitioner's claim of abandonment. On the merits, the court agreed with the respondent that the probation violation petition was jurisdictionally defective. The petition, filed by a probation officer based on hearsay, lacked nonhearsay allegations and supporting affidavits. The court ruled that the absence of nonhearsay affidavits constitutes a nonwaivable jurisdictional defect, even if the respondent admitted to the violation, and therefore reversed the lower court's order and dismissed the petition.

Juvenile DelinquencyProbation ViolationJurisdictional DefectNonhearsay AllegationsAffidavitFamily Court ActAppealCustodyDue ProcessReversed
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Case No. ADJ10938675
Regular
Apr 01, 2020

IRAN MARTINEZ vs. COUNTY OF IMPERIAL PROBATION DEPARTMENT

This case involved applicant Iran Martinez seeking workers' compensation benefits from the County of Imperial Probation Department. The Appeals Board reviewed the case after granting reconsideration, ultimately affirming the original January 31, 2020 Findings of Fact. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning, particularly their reliance on the agreed medical evaluator's opinion. The Board also emphasized the deference given to the WCJ's credibility determinations based on witness observation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationAgreed Medical EvaluatorWCJCredibility DeterminationsFindings of FactOpinion and DecisionApplicantDefendantSelf-Insured
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Case No. ADJ9320374
Regular
Jul 29, 2016

KURT KENDELL vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO PROBATION DEPARTMENT

This case concerns a county probation officer's claim for psychiatric injury. The applicant alleged his injury stemmed from perceived bad faith personnel actions by his supervisor, including excessive report editing and workload issues. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded the prior award, finding the medical evidence regarding causation and the "good faith personnel action" defense was insufficient. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to develop the record, potentially through an Agreed Medical Examiner or a court-appointed physician, to clarify the causal relationship and the nature of the employer's actions.

Psychiatric injuryGood faith personnel action defenseLabor Code section 3208.3(h)Predominant causeSubstantial evidencePanel Qualified Medical Examiner (PQME)Rolda analysisActual events of employmentLawful nondiscriminatoryMedical probability
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Case No. ADJ7785257
Regular
Mar 30, 2015

JOHN HUTTMAN vs. SOLANO COUNTY PROBATION, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an adverse ruling for John Huttman, applicant, against Solano County Probation. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found Huttman to be an incredible witness. Key evidence included the applicant's prior medical history, the impeachment of his witness, and proof that the alleged injury report to a supervisor was impossible. Therefore, the Board upheld the denial of the petition for reconsideration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ credibility determinationGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.industrial causationadverse rulingdisputed claimwitness credibilityimpeached witnessjuvenile wards
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Case No. ADJ6996303
Regular
Mar 23, 2023

JOHN DAVIES vs. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PROBATION DEPT., COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed a prior award of 84% permanent disability for a Probation Officer with heart/hypertension and hip injuries. The Board found that Labor Code section 3212.10's heart presumption and section 4663(e)'s non-attribution clause prohibit apportionment of the applicant's new and further disability. The defendant's contention that prior stipulations required apportionment was rejected, citing precedent that such presumptions take precedence. The Board clarified that the 84% represents the applicant's total permanent disability, not solely the new and further disability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationFindings and AwardPetition for ReconsiderationPermanent DisabilityApportionmentHeart PresumptionLabor Code Section 3212.10Non-Attribution ClauseLabor Code Section 4663(e)
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

SOMMERSETT v. City of New York

Joy Eyvonne Sommersett, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed an action against the City of New York and the New York City Department of Probation, alleging race and age discrimination under Title VII and the ADEA. She claimed failure to promote, unequal employment terms, retaliation, and harassment through unfair evaluations. Sommersett requested the court to appoint counsel to assist her. The court reviewed her claims and found them unlikely to be of substance, noting that alleged discriminatory conduct was either not severe enough, not timely raised, or lacked an inference of discrimination. Therefore, the court denied Sommersett's request for appointed counsel.

DiscriminationTitle VIIADEARace DiscriminationAge DiscriminationFailure to PromoteRetaliationHostile Work EnvironmentMotion for CounselPro Se Litigant
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Case No. ADJ8766908
Regular
Aug 01, 2025

GERARDO MEDEROS vs. AG FORCE, LLC; CALIFORNIA FARM MANAGEMENT SELF INSURED GROUP

This case involves Gerardo Mederos, the applicant, and defendants AG Force, LLC, and California Farm Management Self Insured Group, administered by Intercare. The cost petitioner, Supreme Copy Service, sought removal or reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) order that deemed its notice of representation defective and took the lien trial off calendar. The Appeals Board ultimately dismissed the petition for reconsideration, granted the petition for removal, and rescinded the WCJ's April 30, 2025 order. The Board found that Supreme Copy Service's notice of representation complied with WCAB Rule 10401 and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings.

RemovalReconsiderationNotice of RepresentationWCAB Rule 10401Non-attorney representativeLien trialAdjudication NumberInterlocutory orderFinal orderLabor Code Section 5909
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Case No. 533094
Regular Panel Decision
May 26, 2022

In the Matter of the Claim of Juan Bidot

Juan A. Bidot, a probation officer, filed an occupational disease claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging he developed posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression due to prolonged exposure to sex offenders. Initially, a Workers' Compensation Law Judge established the claim. However, the Workers' Compensation Board reversed this decision, disallowing the claim because Bidot failed to demonstrate that his psychological stress was greater than that experienced by similarly situated officers. Bidot appealed the Board's denial of his request for reconsideration and/or full Board review. The Appellate Division affirmed the Board's decision, finding no abuse of discretion as Bidot failed to present newly discovered evidence or a material change in condition.

Occupational DiseasePosttraumatic Stress DisorderPTSDMental HealthWorkers' Compensation ClaimAppellate ReviewJudicial DiscretionReconsideration ApplicationBoard ReviewProbation Officer
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