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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Ernesto Najera's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified, as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCJ's report notified the applicant of this defect, but it was not cured within a reasonable time. The Board noted that if not dismissed for procedural defect, the petition would have been denied on the merits.
ERNESTO NAJERA vs. GENERAL WAX COMPANY, INC., TRAVELERS PROPERTY OF CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Ernesto Najera's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified, as required by Labor Code section 5902. The WCJ's report notified the applicant of this defect, but it was not cured within a reasonable time. The Board noted that if not dismissed for procedural defect, the petition would have been denied on the merits.
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