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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the timeliness of the applicant's petition, which was filed after the 20-day period to appeal the September 29, 2016 decision. Although the WCJ improperly designated defense counsel to serve the decision, evidence shows the applicant personally received the order on September 29, 2016. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was untimely filed on November 7, 2016. The Board affirmed the WCJ's order dismissing the applicant's serious and willful claim.
BRIAN SEGELKE vs. GROUND FLOOR LLC is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the timeliness of the applicant's petition, which was filed after the 20-day period to appeal the September 29, 2016 decision. Although the WCJ improperly designated defense counsel to serve the decision, evidence shows the applicant personally received the order on September 29, 2016. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was untimely filed on November 7, 2016. The Board affirmed the WCJ's order dismissing the applicant's serious and willful claim.
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