Alan Beaven, Deceased Kimberly Beaven, Widow vs. Berman, Devalerio Pease & Tabacco, State Compensation Insurance Fund

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant employer, SCIF, after a Stipulated Findings and Award was issued. The WCJ recommended denying the petition, finding no evidence of mutual mistake or fraud to justify setting aside the award. The award, which provided death benefits to the decedent's dependents, was agreed upon by the parties despite the WCJ warning the defendant that they were offering more benefits than statutorily required. Ultimately, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration as it had been withdrawn by the petitioner.