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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) due to untimeliness. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the Board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Since the petition was filed on January 3, 2018, well after the December 26, 2017 deadline, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it. Therefore, the petition was dismissed.
ALBERTO ALVAREZ vs. AADLEN BROTHERS AUTO WRECKING, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) due to untimeliness. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the Board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Since the petition was filed on January 3, 2018, well after the December 26, 2017 deadline, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it. Therefore, the petition was dismissed.
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