ADJ8698747
In this case, Veronica Solis Zatarain filed a Petition for Reconsideration against CKE Restaurants, Inc. dba Carl’s Jr. and Travelers Insurance Company. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely, as it was not filed within 25 days of the decision. Furthermore, had the petition been timely, it would have been denied on the merits.
In this case, Hortencia Cordero Velasquez, the applicant, was seeking workers’ compensation benefits from her employer, Ross Stores, Inc., and their insurance provider, ACE American and Arch Insurance, adjusted by Sedgwick Claims Management Services. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board found that the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations and that the applicant suffered a specific injury to her neck and back, entitling her to temporary disability. The Board also ordered further development of the record on additional issues, and granted the defendant’s petition for reconsideration, amending the Findings of Facts, Award and Orders. The Board also affirmed the decision and returned the matter to the WCJ for further proceedings.
This case involves Lorenzo Z. Ramirez, an employee of National Geo Support Inc. and TowerNSM Insurex, who sustained an admitted industrial injury to his left index and left middle fingers on July 19, 2012. Ramirez was initially represented by the law firm of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin, Mendoza and Harrison (Perona). On September 24, 2012, Perona filed an Application for Adjudication of Claim on Ramirez’s behalf. On September 10, 2013, Ramirez filed a Dismissal of Attorney form as well as a Substitution of Attorneys form, dismissing Perona as his attorney and replacing that law firm with the firm of Graiwer & Kaplan, LLP (Graiwer).
ADJ8734785
In this case, Jesus Hernandez filed a Petition for Reconsideration against Magic Laundry Services, Barrett Business Services, Inc., and Employers Compensation Insurance Company. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition due to it not being verified in violation of Labor Code section 5902. Had the petition been verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits. The Board also extended to the WCJ’s finding on credibility the great weight to which it is entitled. The Petition for Reconsideration was ultimately dismissed.
, ADJ8735664, and ADJ8735657 were three workers’ compensation claims filed by Isidro Esparza against S&H Packing/Season Produce Co. and Gallagher Bassett Services. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant’s petition for reconsideration of the April 29, 2014 Order, which had ordered the defendant to advance a payment to the applicant in the sum of $1500.00 within five days. The Amended Order vacated the Order, making the issue of payment moot.
In this case, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant’s petition for reconsideration and amended the WCJ’s decision to defer the issues of permanent disability, apportionment, and attorney fees; affirmed the findings regarding temporary disability and further medical treatment; made a formal award of those benefits; and ordered the parties to develop the record with a supplemental report from Dr. Angerman and with vocational rehabilitation expert opinion. The matter was then returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.
In this case, Maria Paredes filed a petition for reconsideration from the Order Approving Compromise and Release, issued April 28, 2014, in which a workers’ compensation administrative law judge approved the settlement of her claim for an industrial injury to her back. The petition seeks to set aside the Compromise and Release Agreement. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition for reconsideration and rescinded the Order Approving Compromise and Release, returning the matter for further proceedings to consider Paredes’ request to set aside the Compromise and Release Agreement. The Board also noted that if the WCJ does find Paredes has established good cause to set aside the Compromise and Release Agreement, any order
In this case, Maria Paredes is seeking to set aside a Compromise and Release Agreement that was approved by a workers’ compensation administrative law judge. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board granted her petition for reconsideration and rescinded the Order Approving Compromise and Release, returning the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board also noted that if the WCJ finds that Paredes has established good cause to set aside the agreement, any order should be conditioned on her returning the funds to the defendant.
In this case, Jaime Madrigal, the applicant, sought reconsideration of an Award issued April 11, 2014, wherein the workers’ compensation administrative law judge approved the resolution of applicant’s claim pursuant to the Stipulations with Request for Award entered into between the parties. The Award resulted in Madrigal being awarded 25% permanent disability for his industrial left knee injury on March 19, 2010. Madrigal argued that the Award should be set aside because numerous future medical problems were not taken into consideration at the time his attorney resolved his claim. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, noting that Madrigal was represented by counsel at the time and the WCJ reviewed the record regarding the sufficiency of the
(MF)ADJ6762809ADJ2580498 (SJO 0226820)ADJ2458769 (SJO 0259397)This case involves a workers’ compensation claim by Alfred Hughes against A & B Painting and Insurance Co of the West San Diego. The case was heard by a workers’ compensation administrative law judge who found that Alfred Hughes sustained cumulative injury to his psyche, right shoulder, bilateral hips, cervical spine and lumbar spine while employed during the period from April 22, 1996 to August 4, 2008. The judge also found that Alfred Hughes alleged cumulative injury from February 1, 2003 to April 4, 2006, but that the case was dismissed without prejudice and never re-filed so that she had
