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Case No. ADJ7673518, ADJ7647749
Regular
Jan 23, 2015

ANA DE AYALA vs. AO-THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior ruling, finding the applicant sustained industrial injury to her neck. While the applicant testified to injuring her neck in a workplace incident and this was partially corroborated, the Board found insufficient evidence for other claimed injuries. The Board specifically disagreed with the administrative law judge's credibility assessment concerning the neck injury itself, relying on medical reports and testimony supporting the neck injury claim. The Board affirmed the denial of claims for all other alleged injuries, finding insufficient medical evidence to link them to the incident.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderIndustrial InjuryNeck InjuryBack InjurySpine InjuryUpper ExtremitiesPsycheGastroesophageal SystemInternal System
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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. 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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ7236324
Regular
Oct 23, 2015

MARIA VILCHIS vs. NORWALK MARRIOTT, ZURICH NORTH AMERICAN

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Maria Vilchis's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to comply with WCAB Rule 10842(b), which mandates specific citations to the record to support evidentiary statements. The Board emphasized that the applicant cannot shift the burden of searching the record to the Appeals Board. This rule is consistent with appellate court procedures requiring proper record citation to avoid waiver of points.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10842(b)Specific CitationsRecord ReferencesEvidentiary StatementsWaiverBurden of ProofAdministrative Law Judge ReportAppellate RulesDismissal Order
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Case No. ADJ8743108
Regular
Dec 21, 2015

HELIBERTO AISPURO vs. SHAKEYS USA, INCORPORATED, THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Heliberto Aispuro's Petition for Reconsideration due to a failure to comply with WCAB Rule 10842(b) and relevant case law requiring specific citations to the record. The petitioner did not make a reasonable effort to reference evidence supporting their claims. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report as the basis for dismissal, which would have been granted on the merits even without the procedural deficiency. Additionally, the applicant failed to properly serve all adverse parties.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10842(b)Specific CitationsRecord ReferencesAppellate ProceedingsLabor Code Section 5905Adverse PartiesDismissalAdministrative Law JudgeEvidentiary Statements
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Case No. LAO 823855, LAO 823856
Regular
Oct 03, 2007

PEDRO M. RODRIGUEZ vs. RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

The applicant sought reconsideration of a denial of workers' compensation benefits, which was based on the finding that his claims were filed after notice of termination. The Board affirmed the denial, concluding that the applicant's job abandonment led to a termination prior to the filing of his claims. The Board also determined that the employer properly denied both the specific and cumulative trauma claims, thus negating a presumption of compensability.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrderFindings of FactAdministrative Law JudgeApplicantDefendantRalphs Grocery CompanySecurity GuardIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ7882643
Regular
Apr 03, 2017

SERGIO RUIZ vs. JOSE GARCIA aka JOSE F. GARCIA aka JOSE GRANCISCO GARCIA doing business as JOHN GARCIA PAINT SERVICE, MELANIE A. BERRY AS A SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration that was dismissed for two primary reasons. Firstly, the petition was filed untimely, exceeding the statutory 25-day limit for filing after the WCJ's decision. Secondly, the petition failed to meet procedural requirements by not providing specific citations to the record or detailing the grounds for reconsideration, as mandated by relevant Labor Code sections and WCAB rules. Consequently, the Appeals Board lacked jurisdiction to consider the petition, leading to its dismissal.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCABWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law JudgeWCJjurisdictional time limituntimely petitionspecific citations to the recordLabor CodeCalifornia Code of RegulationsRule 10842
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Case No. ADJ 9547788, ADJ 9771745, ADJ 9805683
Regular
Mar 24, 2016

MARTIN TORTOLEDO vs. BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Martin Tortoledo. The dismissal was based on the petitioner's failure to comply with WCAB Rule 10842(b), which requires specific citations to the record to support evidentiary statements. The WCAB emphasized that this rule mirrors appellate court requirements and that litigants cannot shift the burden of searching the record to the Board. Had the petition not been dismissed procedurally, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits as per the WCJ's report.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ reportWCAB Rule 10842(b)specific references to the recordappellate proceedingswaiver of pointburden of discoveryADM_CASE_NO_ADJ9547788ADM_CASE_NO_ADJ9771745
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Case No. ADJ2876358
Regular
Apr 06, 2020

LORI WILLIAMS vs. WEBCOR BUILDERS, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Lori Williams' petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely, more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision. Additionally, the petition failed to provide specific record citations as required by Board Rule 10945(b), placing an improper burden on the Board. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report. Therefore, the petition is dismissed for both procedural deficiencies.

Petition for ReconsiderationUntimely FilingJurisdictional Time LimitWCAB Rule 10945(b)Specific Record ReferencesEvidentiary StatementsAppellate ProceedingsWaiver of ArgumentDiscovery BurdenDenied on Merits
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Case No. ADJ4122317 (MON 0354191)
Regular
Nov 25, 2015

MARIO CRUZ vs. DIVERSIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC., ZURICH

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Mario Cruz's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was primarily due to the petition's failure to make specific citations to the record as required by WCAB Rule 10842(b) and relevant case law. Additionally, the petition was found to be skeletal and unverified, further supporting its dismissal. If not dismissed on procedural grounds, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits.

Petition for ReconsiderationWCAB Rule 10842(b)Specific Record CitationsUnverified PetitionLabor Code Section 5902Skeletal PetitionWCJ ReportDiversified Maintenance ServicesZurichMario Cruz
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