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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Edgar Gazitua's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The deadline for filing was October 21, 2016, but the petition was received by the WCAB on October 28, 2016. The WCAB stressed that timely filing requires receipt by the board, not just mailing. Therefore, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the untimely petition, and would have denied it on the merits if it had been timely.
EDGAR GAZITUA vs. CARPET PROS, INC., CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Edgar Gazitua's Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The deadline for filing was October 21, 2016, but the petition was received by the WCAB on October 28, 2016. The WCAB stressed that timely filing requires receipt by the board, not just mailing. Therefore, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the untimely petition, and would have denied it on the merits if it had been timely.
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