June 2007

Cloudy Loran-Grant vs. Jim Crawford Construction Company, Inc.; Zurich American Insurance Company

Jim Crawford Construction Company, Inc.; Zurich American Insurance Company Cloudy Loran-Grant WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTATE OF CALIFORNIACLOUDY LORAN-GRANT, Applicant,vs.JIM CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant(s),Case No. FRE 236537ORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATION            We have considered the allegations of the Petition for Reconsideration and the contents of the report of the workers’ compensation administrative law judge …

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Cloudy Loran-Grant vs. Jim Crawford Construction Company, Inc.; Zurich American Insurance Company

Jim Crawford Construction Company, Inc.; Zurich American Insurance Company Cloudy Loran-Grant WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTATE OF CALIFORNIACLOUDY LORAN-GRANT, Applicant,vs.JIM CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant(s),Case No. FRE 236537ORDER DENYING RECONSIDERATION            We have considered the allegations of the Petition for Reconsideration and the contents of the report of the workers’ compensation administrative law judge …

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Bonnie Jackson vs. Standard Homeopathic Company; State Compensation Insurance Fund

In this case, Bonnie Jackson, an employee of Standard Homeopathic Company, injured her neck while on the job. The case was settled for $3,500.00. Dr. Michael Blott, a panel qualified medical evaluator, performed an evaluation and served his bill for the evaluation on the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). SCIF paid the bill five months later without paying penalty or interest. Dr. Blott filed a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed and the matter was set for a status conference. SCIF failed to appear at the conference and the matter was set for trial on penalties and sanctions. SCIF failed to appear at the trial and a Notice of Intention to Submit and Order issued. SCIF filed

Bonnie Jackson vs. Standard Homeopathic Company; State Compensation Insurance Fund

In this case, Bonnie Jackson, an employee of Standard Homeopathic Company, injured her neck while on the job. The case was settled for $3,500.00. Dr. Michael Blott, a panel qualified medical evaluator, performed an evaluation and served his bill for the evaluation on the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF). SCIF paid the bill five months …

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Juan Monterroso vs. Mcallister’s Auto Body, Inc; Ciga For Fremont Indemnity By Cambridge Integrated Services

is a case involving Juan Monterroso, an automobile painter, who claimed to have sustained injury to his respiratory system, internal, neurological and psyche during the period July 25, 1983 through November 1, 1996. The Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge issued a decision on April 30, 2007 to dismiss Pacific Compensation/CIGA and Reliance Insurance Co/CIGA. Monterroso filed an untimely and verified request for Reconsideration, which was denied. The medical evidence showed that Monterroso’s symptoms were more likely due to Alzheimer’s than a chemical encephalopathy, and that the other insurance coverage was adequate, meaning CIGA could not be held liable.

Juan Monterroso vs. Mcallister’s Auto Body, Inc; Ciga For Fremont Indemnity By Cambridge Integrated Services

is a case involving Juan Monterroso, an automobile painter, who claimed to have sustained injury to his respiratory system, internal, neurological and psyche during the period July 25, 1983 through November 1, 1996. The Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge issued a decision on April 30, 2007 to dismiss Pacific Compensation/CIGA and Reliance Insurance Co/CIGA. Monterroso …

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Valeri Hawkins vs. Amberwood Products; And State Compensation Insurance Fund,

Amberwood Products; And State Compensation Insurance Fund, Valeri Hawkins WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTATE OF CALIFORNIAVALERI HAWKINS, Applicant,Vs.AMBERWOOD PRODUCTS; and STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, Defendant(s).    Case No. SAL 0107814OPINION AND DECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATION (EN BANC)INTRODUCTION            We granted defendant’s petition for reconsideration of the September 5, 2006 Findings and Award to study the legal issue presented. It is admitted …

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