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Case No. ADJ9122601 ADJ9122724
Regular
Mar 08, 2017

WENDY SHALVOY vs. WARNER BROTHERS HOME ENTERTAINMNET, INC.

The applicant claimed her employer violated Labor Code section 132a by withholding temporary disability benefits, which she believed led to differential treatment in a layoff. The WCJ initially issued a "take nothing" order on her entire application. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error, finding the WCJ inadvertently applied the "take nothing" order to the wrong part of the applicant's claim. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision that the applicant failed to prove a violation of section 132a, amending the order to specify she takes nothing regarding her petition for enhanced benefits under that section.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code section 132aPetition for ReconsiderationJoint Findings and OrdersAdministrative Law JudgeTemporary Total DisabilitySeverance PackageDifferential TreatmentClerical ErrorPetition for Enhanced Benefits
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Case No. ADJ11113127
Regular
Feb 07, 2023

MATTHEW BAKES vs. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a previous decision. The Board's amended order dictates that the applicant will receive nothing from his claim. This decision affirms the original findings of fact, which determined the applicant did not sustain an industrial injury to his right leg and foot as cumulative trauma. The Board found that while the judge's dismissal was in error, the correct disposition is for the applicant to take nothing.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings of Fact and OrderApplicant take nothingIndustrial injuryCumulative traumaRight legRight footBiasPrejudice
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Case No. ADJ4680045 (AHM 0090153)
Regular
Oct 14, 2008

Sean White vs. ALBERTSONS; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

This case involves a lien claimant, S\&B Surgery Center, seeking reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision. The Board dismissed the petition because it was filed 39 days after the original order, exceeding the jurisdictional 25-day deadline. The amended order merely corrected a clerical error regarding defense counsel, and did not alter the original finding that the lien claimant take nothing.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationUntimelyClerical errorAmended Findings and OrderWCJLabor CodeJurisdictionalOfficial Address RecordReport and Recommendation
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Case No. ADJ7624426; ADJ8657421
Regular
Jun 18, 2013

NATHALIE AMEZQUITA vs. SCOTT ZIEHL an Individual, Co-Partner dba JEWELRY, Liquidation USA

The applicant petitioned for disqualification of WCJ Richard Shapiro, alleging enmity and prejudgment. The applicant's counsel stated the WCJ declared the applicant would "take nothing" and was "a liar" before trial. The WCJ did not deny these statements, suggesting they were to facilitate settlement and noting concerns about applicant's attorney's tactics. The Appeals Board granted the disqualification petition, finding the WCJ's statements demonstrated bias or the appearance of bias, and returned the case for reassignment to a new WCJ.

Petition for DisqualificationWorkers' Compensation Administrative Law Judgeenmityformed opinionprejudicedtake nothingliarinformal resolutionappearance of biasreassignment
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Case No. ADJ4129998 (ANA0358353)
Regular
Mar 08, 2013

BACILISA MARTINEZ vs. WEIMER FARMS, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION for LEGION INSURANCE CO. in liquidation, administered by SEDGWICK CMS

The Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the WCJ's order for further medical development concerning Dr. Amaral's lien. The Board found that Dr. Amaral failed to meet his evidentiary burden to prove his treatment was reasonable and necessary for the industrial injury. Reports from examining physicians did not constitute substantial medical evidence, and Dr. Amaral provided insufficient detail regarding the necessity of his treatment for specific injuries. Therefore, Dr. Amaral was ordered to take nothing on the unpaid balance of his lien.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRemovalReconsiderationLien ClaimantBurden of ProofSubstantial Medical EvidenceMedical ReportsAgreed Medical EvaluatorIndependent Medical ExaminerIndustrial Injury
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Case No. ADJ7352906
Regular
Jul 10, 2012

ANA PEREZ vs. PALOMINO JANITORIAL SERVICES, ENDURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, FIRST COMP INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a "take nothing" finding, upholding the WCJ's decision that applicant Ana Perez failed to prove an industrial injury. The WCJ found applicant's testimony not credible due to inconsistent reporting of the injury date, mechanism, and prior medical history. The medical evidence, including a PQME report, concluded no reasonable evidence of an industrial injury existed, citing inconsistent history and denial of trauma in contemporaneous medical records. Therefore, applicant did not meet her burden of proof to establish an industrial injury.

ReconsiderationWCABWCJcredibility determinationamended claimmechanism of injuryinconsistent historyGarden Grove Hospitaldenies traumafibromyalgia
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Case No. ADJ7898288
Regular
Nov 19, 2012

vs. LAMPS PLUS, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a "take nothing" award for an applicant claiming cumulative trauma injury. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof due to inconsistent testimony and unreliable medical evidence. The WCJ's credibility findings, based on the applicant's demeanor and conflicting statements regarding his medical history and work absences, were given great weight. Consequently, the Board concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate a cumulative trauma injury arising out of and in the course of employment, and further development of the medical record was not warranted.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationDeniedGarza v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.Old Republic Insurance CompanyMilestone Insurance CompanyColdiron v. Compuwave Corp.cumulative trauma injuryAOE/COEtake nothing
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Case No. ADJ2857080 (LBO 0314435)
Regular
Apr 08, 2014

Susan North vs. Staff Pay Agency, Sedgwick, California Insurance Guarantee Association

This case involves a lien claimant, Rehab Solutions, whose claim for $5,046.50 was disallowed due to failure to prove the reasonableness of charges. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration but ultimately affirmed the decision that Rehab Solutions would take nothing on its lien claim. The WCAB agreed with the finding that Rehab Solutions and its representative engaged in frivolous conduct by insisting on trial without probative evidence. Sanctions were considered, with Rehab Solutions and its representative potentially liable for $2,500, but the findings regarding sanctions were ordered to be placed within the Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions rather than the main Findings of Fact.

Lien claimantRehab SolutionsPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersEvidentiary RulingNotice of Intention to Impose Sanctionsindustrial injurylow backlower extremityleft side of body
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Case No. ADJ6572895
Regular
Dec 29, 2015

ROZANNE BRAMMER vs. VA HOME, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing a prior decision that awarded permanent disability benefits and attorney fees. The applicant was found not to have sustained an industrial injury AOE/COE. Therefore, without a finding of industrial injury, there can be no award of permanent disability or attorney fees. The Board rescinded the original findings and ordered that the applicant take nothing further.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationFindings and OrdersIndustrial InjuryPermanent DisabilityAttorney's FeeLabor Code Section 4650Advanced Disability PaymentsAppointed Medical ExaminerMedical Report
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Case No. ADJ8202473
Regular
Jun 05, 2014

KEVIN COMPARAN vs. LDI TRUCKING, INC., CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, ULLICO CASUALTY COMPANY, SEDGWICK

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a "take nothing" finding for Kevin Comparan. Comparan alleged injury while lifting a truck tire, but co-worker testimony contradicted his account. The employer's unusual practice of reimbursing non-industrial medical bills complicated the case. Ultimately, the applicant failed to meet his burden of proof that the injury occurred at work, leading to the denial of his petition.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationWCJ ReportGarza v. Workmen's Comp. Appeals Bd.LDI TruckingCalifornia Insurance Guarantee AssociationUllico Casualty CompanySedgwickDiesel MechanicLow Back Injury
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