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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 20 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision on October 3, 2012, and no mailing extension applied due to personal service. The WCAB noted that if the defendant believed a lien was settled prior to the decision, they should have filed a Petition for Reimbursement or a Petition to Set Aside the order, with supporting documentation. The Board expressed no opinion on potential reimbursement or set-aside claims, suggesting further action at the trial level if these issues are pursued.
CHERYL DENISE HEATH vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 20 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision on October 3, 2012, and no mailing extension applied due to personal service. The WCAB noted that if the defendant believed a lien was settled prior to the decision, they should have filed a Petition for Reimbursement or a Petition to Set Aside the order, with supporting documentation. The Board expressed no opinion on potential reimbursement or set-aside claims, suggesting further action at the trial level if these issues are pursued.
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