Adolfo Hernandez, Jr. — ADJ9573614, ADJ9698567, ADJ9573602, ADJ9573599

Applicant Adolfo Hernandez Jr. sustained industrial injuries (a specific injury on August 31, 2013, and a cumulative trauma from September 1, 2004 to April 9, 2014) while employed by Unified Grocers, Inc. The WCJ found 90% permanent partial disability in a March 9, 2020 decision, and defendant Springfield Insurance Company petitioned for reconsideration challenging that finding. The Board granted reconsideration and, at its request, the parties attended a commissioners' settlement conference and resolved all claims via a Compromise and Release for $245,000. After reviewing the C&R against the entire record, the Board found the settlement amount adequate and in applicant's best interest. The Board rescinded the WCJ's Joint Findings of Fact, Awards and Order and approved the Compromise and Release.