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IRENE LOPEZ vs. NEW BREED, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Aug 04, 2009
San Francisco
ADJ2118952

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This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of an order dismissing their lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as untimely, filed 34 days after the order, exceeding the 20-day statutory limit plus mailing extensions. Additionally, the petition was unverified and skeletal, violating Labor Code requirements. As a result, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction and dismissed the petition.

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This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of an order dismissing their lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as untimely, filed 34 days after the order, exceeding the 20-day statutory limit plus mailing extensions. Additionally, the petition was unverified and skeletal, violating Labor Code requirements. As a result, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction and dismissed the petition.

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