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This case involves Jose Gutierrez's petition for reconsideration of a Compromise and Release settlement, alleging fraud due to the absence of a Spanish interpreter. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely filed, submitted well after the statutory deadline. Additionally, the petition lacked the required verification under Labor Code section 5902. Even if timely and verified, the WCAB indicated it would have denied the petition on its merits based on the Workers' Compensation Judge's report.
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This case involves Jose Gutierrez's petition for reconsideration of a Compromise and Release settlement, alleging fraud due to the absence of a Spanish interpreter. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely filed, submitted well after the statutory deadline. Additionally, the petition lacked the required verification under Labor Code section 5902. Even if timely and verified, the WCAB indicated it would have denied the petition on its merits based on the Workers' Compensation Judge's report.
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