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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. 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 The WCAB rescinded the decision and returned the case to the trial level, finding the medical opinions of Dr.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. ADJ10102441
Regular
Jul 20, 2016

MARTHA ALAS vs. WOOD RANCH BARBECUE & GRILL, SENTRY INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Sentry Insurance's petition for reconsideration, upholding a prior award based on a stipulated average weekly wage. Sentry argued the stipulation was based on a mutual mistake of fact regarding the calculation of the applicant's average weekly wage. The Board found no mutual mistake, as both parties agreed to the figure, and Sentry's subsequent realization of error was unilateral. Therefore, good cause to set aside the stipulation and award was not established.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and AwardAdministrative Law JudgeAverage Weekly WageStipulationMutual Mistake of FactGood CauseTemporary Total DisabilityAttorney's Fees
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Case No. ADJ10954606
Regular
Mar 09, 2020

DORIT DAVIDOFF vs. UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to clarify findings of fact regarding industrial injury AOE/COE. The Board rescinded the previous decision and substituted a new Findings and Award to specifically address the stipulated injury to the lumbar spine, ensuring the award of permanent disability benefits was properly supported. The Board clarified that stipulations agreed upon by the parties should be treated as findings of fact to meet statutory requirements. The decision confirms permanent disability for the left ankle, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine, denies claims for neck and knee injuries, and orders further medical treatment and attorney fees.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardIndustrial InjuryLumbar SpineThoracic SpineLeft AnkleAOE/COEStipulationJurisdictional FactsFindings of Fact
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Case No. ADJ8211594
Regular
Jan 17, 2014

ERROL GRIFFIN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

This case involves a dispute over the applicant's average weekly wage (AWW) for temporary disability benefits. Initially, the parties stipulated to an AWW of $1,676.04, but the defendant sought reconsideration based on mutual mistake, claiming the correct AWW was $859.16. Subsequently, both parties filed an amended stipulation agreeing to an AWW of $800.07. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to defer the issue of temporary disability indemnity and returned the matter to the WCJ to consider the amended stipulation and determine the correct benefits.

Petition for ReconsiderationFindings and AwardTemporary Disability IndemnityStipulated FactsMutual MistakeAverage Weekly WageAmended StipulationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJMutual Mistake
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Case No. ADJ2241828
Regular
Dec 05, 2008

LISA MANZO vs. WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration as it was not a final order but granted removal to rescind the WCJ's disapproval of the Stipulations. The Board found the Stipulations might be adequate despite the WCJ's concerns and ordered the matter returned to the trial level with missing documents to be filed. The employer must provide Dr. Knight's December 2006 report, its investigator's report, and the proposed Stipulations for a new decision on their adequacy.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalStipulations with Request for AwardWCJ disapprovalinadequate Stipulationsunsigned Stipulationsindustrial injuryright wristright elbow
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Case No. ADJ7825020
Regular
Aug 31, 2015

MILTON LEWIS vs. BARLOW RESPIRATORY HOSPITAL, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a stipulation and order where they agreed to accept \$1,000.00 in full satisfaction of their lien. The lien claimant argued the stipulation was entered into by unilateral mistake as their representative lacked authorization. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the claimant failed to present evidence of unilateral mistake or to properly seek to set aside the stipulation. Furthermore, the claimant did not plead sufficient facts to support a unilateral mistake claim, such as the opposing party's knowledge and advantage, nor did they demonstrate they fulfilled their legal duty of reasonable inquiry.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationStipulation and OrderUnilateral mistakeAffirmative defenseGood causeRescinding contractMaterial factLegal duty
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Case No. ADJ10135147
Regular
Jan 11, 2016

DEANNA BARNETTE vs. PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a stipulated award, and returned the case to the trial level for further inquiry. The defendant sought to set aside the award, arguing mutual mistake of fact regarding credit for employer disability plan payments, which they claimed would lead to overpayment. The Board agreed that the stipulations' validity, specifically whether there was good cause to set them aside due to mistake, needs to be determined by the trial judge. This decision allows for an examination of the applicant's understanding and the factual basis of the original stipulations.

Petition for ReconsiderationStipulated AwardMutual Mistake of FactPermanent Disability IndemnityEmployer's Disability PlanUnjust EnrichmentOverpaymentGood CauseSetting Aside StipulationsWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board
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Case No. ADJ7627051
Regular
Apr 26, 2012

ALEJANDRA AMBRIZ vs. ACCENT CARE, INC.; AIG INSURANCE administered by SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award approving stipulations for an applicant's industrial injury. The defendant sought reconsideration due to a mutual mistake in calculating permanent disability. Subsequently, the parties agreed to amend the original stipulations and the defendant withdrew its petition. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the matter to the trial judge to consider the amended stipulations.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationStipulations with Request for AwardPermanent DisabilityMutual Mistake of FactStipulation Amending Stipulated AwardRescind AwardReturned to Trial LevelWCJ DecisionAdjudication
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Case No. ADJ4118594 (AHM 0149487)
Regular
Dec 17, 2009

JEFF ROUSH vs. CITY OF ANAHEIM

Reconsideration granted to amend clerical error in Findings of Fact to include stipulated injury to applicant's heart and hypertension. Decision otherwise affirmed.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code section 3213.2industrial injuryback injuryfoot injuryheart injuryhypertensionpolice officerstipulation of factsclerical error
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