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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The Board noted that the defect was pointed out by the WCJ and the applicant failed to cure it or provide a compelling explanation within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report. The Board also admonished both attorneys for procedural errors.
JESUS GOMEZ vs. HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTING & DEMO, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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 the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The Board noted that the defect was pointed out by the WCJ and the applicant failed to cure it or provide a compelling explanation within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report. The Board also admonished both attorneys for procedural errors.
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