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The defendant sought removal of the WCJ's order rescinding a Compromise and Release (C&R), arguing the applicant's petition to set aside was untimely. The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition due to improper service. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter for a hearing on the applicant's petition to set aside the C&R. This decision acknowledges the applicant's petition was indeed untimely, but asserts the Board's authority to review the C&R for good cause under Labor Code section 5803.
FABIOLA MARTINEZ vs. PRIORITY BUSINESS SERVICES, INC., TRAVELERS is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The defendant sought removal of the WCJ's order rescinding a Compromise and Release (C&R), arguing the applicant's petition to set aside was untimely. The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition due to improper service. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion, rescinded the WCJ's order, and returned the matter for a hearing on the applicant's petition to set aside the C&R. This decision acknowledges the applicant's petition was indeed untimely, but asserts the Board's authority to review the C&R for good cause under Labor Code section 5803.
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