Almanza's Compensation Case Summary

The problem(s) or issue(s) at the core of the case: Kenneth Jorgenson had been an Automotive Mechanic II with the Equipment Services Department of Maricopa County in Arizona since July 1, 1999. About three years later on May 16, 2003 Ken Jorgenson became injured job as he lifted a battery out of a box for Kenneth Jorgenson things at work became complicated. On June 27, Jorgenson underwent surgery and was in hospitalized eight days; he subsequently returned to work on light-duty status on November 11, 2003. For a while, things seems to be all right however, about one year later Jorgenson was reinjured on March 6, 2004. The county moved to terminate Kenneth Jorgenson 's employment in April 2004, but

This case was based on facts and opinions from Peter Ramirez as being an employee for Yosemite Water Company as a route sales representative/relief sales representative. This case was filed because Mr. Ramirez felt that he wasn’t getting paid properly for all the jobs and duties he performed at the company. Also, the case was to resolve whether a bottled water driver was entitled to overtime pay or whether he was outside salesperson and being exempt from the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. Mr. Ramirez left the company and then he brought action against Yosemite for unpaid overtime wages. Yosemite defense was that Mr. Ramirez was an outside salesperson and exempt from wage and overtime laws. The best way to avoid costly lawsuits is with careful review of employee classifications (Hsiao-Ying and Kleiner, 2005).

(the defendant). Cruz’s parents sent an email to Fagor on the date of the occurrence detailing said incident, and the defendant responded by denying liability. Cruz filed a complaint against Fagor alleging causes of action for negligence and product liability. Through his attorney, Cruz mailed the summons and complaint addressed to the company’s Chairman of the Board through certified mail requesting a return receipt. The receipt indicated that the envelope was accepted and signed for by an individual at the company headquarters, but Fagor failed to file an answer or make any appearance until after the plaintiff had entered a motion for a default judgment against the defendant. The defendant filed a motion to set aside the entry of default and the default judgment, which the court granted on the grounds that there was no proof that the summons and complaint:

An explanation of when and why the inquiries and serious case reviews processes are required, issues of how to share findings and implications for the workers practice

turn to find out company “x” had decided that employees will not be receiving a compensation

 Misrepresentation of claims experience. Employers hide previous claims by classifying employees as independent contractors or leased

Declaire informed HS that Mr. Palmer is unemployed at the moment because client is undocumented. As per Ms. Declaire this issue makes it hard for Mr. Palmer to find a job. Also, client stated that he is not looking, everyone turn him down. Ms. Declaire stated that she is employed at moment and earns about $1200 a month. Family PA case is active at this moment.

There has been a change due to my medical conditions that were not listed on my review form I'm writing you because I am concerned about some things and I would like if you could review my case. The last time I saw Dr. Anderson B. Funke was on October 26th, 2016 due to chest pains with back pain also, a referral to a new Dr. at Internal Medicine Greenwood Dr. Funke had to leave because his wife was ill therefore my appointment had to be rescheduled to February 27, then my appointment was canceled again.

Ms. Almanza confirmed that the claimant’s employment commenced on 10/22/2008 after the claimant filed and signed a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form, which included a W-4 form for tax withholdings. Ms. Almanza stated she was unable to provide information about the claimant’s past employment history, as the Insured does not provide or request for any of their Date laborer employees to complete an employment

On Thursday, 10/22/2015 the claimant stated he reported for work pain-free and was not suffering from any pain or discomfort from four other work related injuries that he reported as claims and received judgments. The claimant was unable to account for the real dates of his past work-related injuries that occurred between 2010 and 1/2013. The claimants past industrial-related injuries ranged from a left wrist injury, head injury and two separate right wrist injuries which he says did not include any injury to any other body parts.

This proceeding before a Medical Review Panel, pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. §§ 40:1299.41, et seq., is brought by Jimmy Martinez against multiple health care providers, including Dr. Mark Kappelman, a qualified health care provider entitled to have the claim filed against him reviewed by this Panel. The claims made against Dr. Kappelman are mere allegations without support and proof. In a medical malpractice case the burden of proof is on the claimant to establish that Dr. Mark Kappelman’s actions in this matter fell below the standard of care required of similar health care providers. The claimant also bears the burden of proving whether any such alleged act or acts of negligence caused any injuries. It is the duty of the

As you know, this is an accepted industrial injury claim to applicant’s left shoulder and low back. This claim is based on a specific injury as a result of an acute incident on August 18, 2015. The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Mr. Cintron said the claimant was a full-time employee. Mr. Cintron said he did not have the claimant’s exact date of hire and did not know if the claimant had concurrent employment or outside work aside from his full-time employment with the insured.

As requested, I have reviewed the facts of the above-captioned file, along with the applicable law and summarized same in this memorandum. Mrs. Mary Smith suffered an injury to her right ankle in an automobile accident on 10/3/95. After surgery and months of rehabilitation, Mrs. Smith still suffers daily. I have researched the facts regarding a personal injury action against Paul Joseph, as well as a medical malpractice action against the medical providers.

My name is Holly Sheffield and I will be replacing E.R. as the attorney on this case; please direct all correspondence concerning this matter to me. Also, we have not the dec. page and claim file, can you forward these materials to me? Finally, it is my understanding that you have already paid the claim for Claudia Chavira. Can you please confirm? I look forward to working with you.