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Case No. ADJ9496892
Regular
Sep 15, 2025

JUNE JONES vs. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL PATROL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of an Order Rescinding Submission, Order Vacating Finding and Order, and Order to Develop the Record dated June 27, 2025, arguing further record development was unnecessary. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) recommended dismissal of the reconsideration petition and denial if treated as a petition for removal. The Appeals Board timely acted on the petition but noted issues with notice of transmission to the parties. They dismissed the petition for reconsideration, deeming the underlying order non-final, and denied the petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Rescinding SubmissionFindings and OrderLabor Code section 5909Transmission of CaseElectronic Adjudication Management SystemNotice of TransmissionFinal Order
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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. ADJ1804697
Regular
Nov 28, 2012

LETICIA CHIAS vs. GRILL CONCEPTS, INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES/CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for PACIFIC NATIONAL in liquidation

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal because it was unverified, violating WCAB Rule 10843(b). The defendant sought to rescind an order vacating submission due to a bill review dispute, arguing against the cost of an additional reviewer. The WCAB also noted a failure to include the attorney's state bar number. While dismissing the petition, the WCAB indicated that, had they reached the merits, the case would likely have been returned for decision on the existing record.

Petition for RemovalOrder Vacating Order of SubmissionOrder Taking Off CalendarOrder of SubmissionBill ReviewIndependent Bill ReviewerCalifornia Insurance Guaranty AssociationCIGAWCAB Rule 10843(b)Verification
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Case No. ADJ9060378
Regular
Apr 21, 2014

MELISSA OVERTON vs. THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS, HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a dispute over applicant Melissa Overton's deposition, specifically regarding the presence of an employer representative and videotaping. A WCJ vacated a prior submission order to compel a psychiatric evaluation to assess the applicant's fitness for deposition under those conditions. The defendant sought removal, arguing the WCJ erred in vacating submission and ordering further discovery. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order and submission order, and returned the case for reassignment to a new WCJ to resolve the discovery dispute.

Petition for RemovalOrder Vacating SubmissionFurther DiscoveryProtective OrdersDeposition LocationEmployer RepresentativePsychiatric EvaluationIndustrial InjuryCumulative TraumaWCJ Reassignment
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Case No. ADJ8050106 ADJ9468937 ADJ9154032
Regular
Nov 03, 2018

ANTONIO VAZQUEZ vs. CARSON TRAILERS, AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA

The Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was taken from an interlocutory procedural order, not a final decision. The Board also denied the petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final decision issues. The order pertains to multiple cases involving Antonio Vazquez and Carson Trailers. The WCJ's order directing the use of a specific bill reviewer was deemed an evidentiary/procedural matter.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderEvidentiary OrderProcedural OrderSubstantive RightThreshold IssueExtraordinary Remedy
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Case No. ADJ2775636 (FRE 0205945)
Regular
Oct 14, 2010

KAREN MORRIS vs. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS/SILICON SYSTEMS, AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY Administered By CNA CLAIMS PLUS

The defendant sought reconsideration of an order that vacated submission and appointed an IME, arguing discovery was complete. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration, finding the order was procedural and not a final determination. However, the Board granted removal and rescinded the order, recognizing the WCJ's admission of error. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationOrder Vacating SubmissionMedical-Legal ExaminationLabor Code §5701Independent Medical EvaluatorQualified Medical EvaluatorPetition for ReconsiderationRemovalInterlocutory Order
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Case No. ADJ9274305
Regular
Dec 15, 2014

SALVADOR REYES vs. AVP&H A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Salvador Reyes's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed against an interlocutory order, not a final decision. The Petition for Removal was dismissed as moot, as the underlying issue regarding a specific Qualified Medical Examiner appeared to be resolved. Both petitions were denied as they did not address substantive rights or liabilities. The order reflects standard practice for non-final and moot petitions.

Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderSubstantive RightLiabilityMootnessQMEOrder to CompelMeet and Confer
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Case No. ADJ6621190
Regular
Jul 11, 2011

DEANNA CARROLL vs. WINCO HOLDINGS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petitions for reconsideration of two interlocutory orders: one denying a venue change and another compelling a further deposition. The WCAB found that neither order constituted a final decision that could be reconsidered under Labor Code Section 5900. Applicant's procedural arguments regarding bias and lack of good cause were therefore not addressed on their merits at this stage. The WCAB also denied the petitions for removal, adopting the WCJ's reasoning, and warned the applicant about improper document submission.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWCJVenue OrderDeposition OrderFinal OrderInterlocutory OrderLabor Code Section 5900WCAB Rule 10842
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Case No. ADJ4125031
Regular
Nov 02, 2015

JUDY WRIGHT vs. WASHINGTON MUTUAL, ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration, holding that interlocutory procedural orders, like the order vacating submission, are not final decisions subject to reconsideration. The Board also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ's order to have the Agreed Medical Examiner comment on post-surgery status remains in effect. The matter will return to the WCJ for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Vacating SubmissionAgreed Medical ExaminerPermanent ImpairmentSpinal Fusion Surgery1997 Schedule for Rating Permanent Disability2005 ScheduleDue Process
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Case No. ADJ10831597
Regular
Jan 07, 2020

JENNIFER SALEY vs. TECHNICOLOR USA, INC.; ACE USA administered by TRISTAR

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration and denied their Petition for Removal. The Board found that the Administrative Law Judge's order vacating submission and ordering further record development was an interlocutory procedural order, not a final one subject to reconsideration. They also rejected the defendant's argument that the applicant's withdrawal of a psychiatric claim barred proof of physical injury aggravation from stress. Finally, the Board concluded no significant prejudice or irreparable harm would result from denying removal.

Order Vacating SubmissionPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalPsychiatric InjuryColitisAgreed Medical EvaluatorQualified Medical EvaluatorPrimary Treating PhysicianInflammatory Bowel DiseaseCausation
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