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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendants. The Board dismissed the petition as untimely, as it was filed one day after the October 15, 2018 deadline. California law dictates that a petition for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory period, not merely mailed. This filing deadline is jurisdictional, meaning the Board lacks authority to consider petitions filed outside this timeframe.
OSCAR GARCIA vs. NICK GONZALEZ FARM LABOR, STAR INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendants. The Board dismissed the petition as untimely, as it was filed one day after the October 15, 2018 deadline. California law dictates that a petition for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory period, not merely mailed. This filing deadline is jurisdictional, meaning the Board lacks authority to consider petitions filed outside this timeframe.
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