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Defendant Robertson's Ready Mix sought to reopen a stipulated award of 81% permanent disability for Federico Martinez based on a change in law regarding life pension calculations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration as untimely, as it was filed significantly beyond the statutory 20-day limit. However, the WCAB returned the petition to the trial level to be considered solely as a petition to reopen based on the alleged change in law. This decision allows the parties to address the legal change at the trial judge level.
FEDERICO MARTINEZ vs. ROBERTSON'S READY MIX, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Bernardino. 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 San Bernardino.
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Defendant Robertson's Ready Mix sought to reopen a stipulated award of 81% permanent disability for Federico Martinez based on a change in law regarding life pension calculations. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration as untimely, as it was filed significantly beyond the statutory 20-day limit. However, the WCAB returned the petition to the trial level to be considered solely as a petition to reopen based on the alleged change in law. This decision allows the parties to address the legal change at the trial judge level.
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