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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Gerardo Licea's Petition for Reconsideration due to untimeliness. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the WCJ's May 8, 2019 decision, exceeding the statutory filing deadline. California law requires petitions to be received by the WCAB within the time limit, not just mailed. This jurisdictional defect prevented the Board from considering the merits of the petition.
GERARDO LICEA vs. WGG MARTIN BERGER, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY 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 Gerardo Licea's Petition for Reconsideration due to untimeliness. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the WCJ's May 8, 2019 decision, exceeding the statutory filing deadline. California law requires petitions to be received by the WCAB within the time limit, not just mailed. This jurisdictional defect prevented the Board from considering the merits of the petition.
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