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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Charlotte Kenney Pickard's petition for reconsideration because it was filed two days late. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service by mail, extended to the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The WCAB noted that filing means receipt by the board, not just mailing, and that untimely petitions are jurisdictional and cannot be considered. The petition was received on March 13, 2019, making it untimely.
CHARLOTTE KENNEY PICKARD vs. LOS ROBLES REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE, BROADSPIRE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Charlotte Kenney Pickard's petition for reconsideration because it was filed two days late. California law grants 25 days to file such a petition after service by mail, extended to the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The WCAB noted that filing means receipt by the board, not just mailing, and that untimely petitions are jurisdictional and cannot be considered. The petition was received on March 13, 2019, making it untimely.
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