Stein v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs, et al.
Petitioner: JAMIE LYNN STEIN, Successor-in-Interest to Martha Mihalko (Deceased Widow of James Mihalko)
Respondent: DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, THORPE INSULATION COMPANY, CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY and UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Case Number: 26-1536
Filed: March 13, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 28, 2026 Filing 17 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Respondent Wallace M. Tice, representing Respondent Utica Mutual Insurance Company. [Attorney not registered.] [Entered: 04/28/2026 10:39 AM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 16 MEDIATION STATUS REPORT DUE. Mediation Respondent Utica Mutual Insurance Company Status Report due (Respondent) 5/4/2026. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 04/27/2026 08:52 AM]
April 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER FILED. Counsel for respondent UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY shall provide a status report by email to the Circuit Mediator ([email protected]), copied to all counsel, by 5/1/2026. Counsel are requested to include the Ninth Circuit case name and number in the subject line. The status report should not be filed with the court. [Entered: 04/24/2026 01:34 PM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 14 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED (text only) - DIAL-IN Mediation Conference Call 4/24/2026, 10:00 am Pacific Time. Each participant will receive an email with dial-in instructions. [Entered: 04/23/2026 11:20 AM]
April 13, 2026 Filing 13 CERTIFIED LIST OF AGENCY RECORD filed by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Clerk of the Appellate Boards, Benefits Review Board. [Entered: 04/13/2026 01:32 PM]
April 13, 2026 Filing 12 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 4/20/2026, 10:00 a.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 04/13/2026 12:38 PM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 11 Attorney Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity as Counsel for Respondent substituted for Attorney John T. Marin. [Entered: 04/01/2026 04:06 PM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 10 ADDED Counsel for Respondent Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity [Entered: 04/01/2026 04:01 PM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity for Respondent California Insurance Guarantee Association replacing John T. Marin. [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:44 PM]
April 1, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity for Respondent Thorpe Insulation Company. [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:38 PM]
March 30, 2026 Filing 7 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Petitioner Jamie Lynn Stein. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 03/30/2026 02:33 PM]
March 25, 2026 Filing 6 ADDED Counsel for Respondent Anna Laura Bennett [Entered: 03/25/2026 02:51 PM]
March 25, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Anna Laura Bennett for Respondent Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs. [Entered: 03/25/2026 01:56 PM]
March 24, 2026 Filing 4 MEDIATION ORDER (text only): Mediation Questionnaire due (Petitioner) 3/30/2026. The court of appeals' records do not indicate that appellant has filed a mediation questionnaire in accordance with Cir. R. 3-4. Appellant shall file a Mediation Questionnaire (#form07.pdf (uscourts.gov)) or dismiss the appeal voluntarily. Information about the mediation program may be found on the court's website: #www.ca9.uscourts.gov/mediation. [Entered: 03/24/2026 10:50 AM]
March 13, 2026 Filing 3 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Mediation Questionnaire due (Petitioner) 3/18/2026, Respondent Answering Brief due (Respondent) 7/1/2026, Petitioner Opening Brief due (Petitioner) 6/1/2026. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1 [Entered: 03/13/2026 04:29 PM]
March 13, 2026 Filing 2 CASE OPENED. Petition for Review has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on 3/12/2026. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-1536 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 03/13/2026 04:26 PM]
March 12, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION FOR REVIEW filed by Petitioner Jamie Lynn Stein. [Entered: 03/13/2026 02:53 PM]

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Petitioner: JAMIE LYNN STEIN, Successor-in-Interest to Martha Mihalko (Deceased Widow of James Mihalko)
Represented By: Richard Grant
Represented By: Mr. John Robert Wallace
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Respondent: DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION PROGRAMS
Represented By: Mark A. Reinhalter
Represented By: Ms. Anna Laura Bennett
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Respondent: THORPE INSULATION COMPANY
Represented By: Mrs. Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity
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Respondent: CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Respondent: CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION
Represented By: John T. Marin
Represented By: Mrs. Joann Bussayabuntoon Gerrity
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Respondent: ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Represented By: Mr. Gursimmar Sibia
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Respondent: UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Represented By: Johanna M. Berta
Represented By: Wallace M. Tice
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