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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that the 25-day filing period for reconsideration begins upon service of the decision, not upon receipt. Even considering the defendant's late acknowledgment and supplemental response, the petition was filed after the statutory deadline. Therefore, the WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider the petition on its merits.
KEVIN JOHNSTON vs. CITY OF RED BLUFF is a workers' compensation case decided in Redding. 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 Redding.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that the 25-day filing period for reconsideration begins upon service of the decision, not upon receipt. Even considering the defendant's late acknowledgment and supplemental response, the petition was filed after the statutory deadline. Therefore, the WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider the petition on its merits.
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