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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Eduardo Abad's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service, with limited extensions, and the petition here was filed beyond this jurisdictional deadline. Mailing proof is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board within the timeframe. As the petition was late, the Board lacked authority to consider its merits.
EDUARDO ABAD vs. SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT, MARRIOTT CLAIMS SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Eduardo Abad's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service, with limited extensions, and the petition here was filed beyond this jurisdictional deadline. Mailing proof is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board within the timeframe. As the petition was late, the Board lacked authority to consider its merits.
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