MARTIN LOPEZ vs. HALLMARK SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION Through Its Servicing Facility INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES For RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE, In Liquidation

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Martin Lopez's petition for reconsideration because it was filed ten days beyond the statutory deadline. Lopez sought reconsideration of a prior award that granted him benefits for a low back injury but limited future medical treatment to anti-inflammatory medications, arguing he required surgery. The WCAB emphasized that the untimely filing rendered the petition jurisdictionally defective and therefore could not be considered.