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JEFFERY BURKE vs. HOME DEPOT, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Aug 19, 2014
Bakersfield
ADJ6703389

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Applicant Jeffery Burke's Petition for Reconsideration. Burke sought to overturn a prior award, claiming a violation of due process because he and his attorney did not receive the formal rating instructions and rating. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found that service of these documents on Burke's attorney at the correct address was presumed to have been completed. Therefore, no due process violation occurred, and reconsideration was denied.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Applicant Jeffery Burke's Petition for Reconsideration. Burke sought to overturn a prior award, claiming a violation of due process because he and his attorney did not receive the formal rating instructions and rating. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which found that service of these documents on Burke's attorney at the correct address was presumed to have been completed. Therefore, no due process violation occurred, and reconsideration was denied.

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JEFFERY BURKE vs. HOME DEPOT, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (2014) – Bakersfield | CompFox