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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) by Esequiel Morales. The WCAB dismissed the petition as untimely. California law generally allows twenty-five days to file a petition for reconsideration after a decision is served by mail. Filing means the petition must be received by the WCAB within the deadline, not just mailed. Morales' petition was filed on March 20, 2015, which was beyond the 25-day limit from the December 29, 2014 decision.
ESEQUIEL MORALES vs. E & D FARMERS, INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) by Esequiel Morales. The WCAB dismissed the petition as untimely. California law generally allows twenty-five days to file a petition for reconsideration after a decision is served by mail. Filing means the petition must be received by the WCAB within the deadline, not just mailed. Morales' petition was filed on March 20, 2015, which was beyond the 25-day limit from the December 29, 2014 decision.
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