Martinez v. Pacific Coast Construction
Contacts & Parties
DGC-Assigned Team
Internal firm personnel — not visible to outside parties
Applicant
The injured worker and their personal representative
CM
Carlos Martinez
Applicant / Injured Worker
4821 Maple Ave, San Diego CA 92105
Note: Preferred contact via phone; limited email access. Spanish preferred in written correspondence.
EM
Elena Martinez
Client Representative / Spouse
Note: Primary point of contact for scheduling. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Carrier & Employer
Insurance carrier, employer, and co-defendants
ZA
Lisa Torres
Senior Claims Adjuster
Zurich American Insurance
Demand deadline: May 31, 2024. $285,000 settlement demand pending response.
RH
Robert Hayes
HR Director
Pacific Coast Construction
2200 Industrial Blvd, San Diego CA 92154
WS
Westside Scaffolding LLC
Sub-contractor on Site
Co-Defendant
Note: Represented by Hernandez & Ward LLP. No direct contact; route through counsel.
Legal Representation
Applicant's counsel and defense counsel
MR
Marcus Rivera, Esq.
Applicant's Attorney
Rivera Legal Group
Note: All settlement communications must go through counsel. No ex-parte contact with applicant.
Workers' Comp Venue
WCAB office, EDI reporting, and state contacts
WC
WCAB — San Diego
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
State of California DIR
2535 Capitol Ave, San Diego CA 92101
Next hearing: June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Judge: Hon. Patricia Wong. Dept. 7.
Medical Providers
Treating physicians, QME, and AME
AP
Dr. Amir Patel, MD
Primary Treating Physician
San Diego Occupational Medicine
WPI Rating: Not yet issued. MMI status: Not reached. Next appt: Jun 3, 2024.
RS
Dr. Rajiv Singh, MD
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Singh Medical Evaluations
WPI Issued: 22% whole-person impairment. Conflict with AME (45%) — unresolved.
LR
Dr. Luis Ramirez, MD
Agreed Medical Examiner
Ramirez Orthopedic Associates
WPI Conflict: AME issued 45% vs QME 22%. Supplemental report requested. May affect PD exposure by ~$180K.
Lien Claimants
Third-party entities with financial claims against the settlement
AM
Advanced MRI & Imaging
Medical Lien Claimant
Imaging Services Provider
Note: Lien resolution conference scheduled for Aug 14, 2024. Disputed — fee schedule compliance under review.
Vendors & Services
Court reporters, interpreters, process servers, and other case vendors
LA
Lingua Associates
Translation & Interpretation
Note: Used for client communications and depositions. Certified legal interpreter on file.