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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the decision barring the widow's death benefits claim. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which found the claim untimely under Labor Code Section 5406. This was because the deceased employee had previously stipulated to an injury date, and his death occurred more than 240 weeks after that date. The applicant's petition for reconsideration failed to provide specific record references as required by WCAB Rule 10842(b).
FRANK LOCKETT, Deceased SARAH LOCKETT, Widow vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of the decision barring the widow's death benefits claim. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report, which found the claim untimely under Labor Code Section 5406. This was because the deceased employee had previously stipulated to an injury date, and his death occurred more than 240 weeks after that date. The applicant's petition for reconsideration failed to provide specific record references as required by WCAB Rule 10842(b).
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