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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jorge Baez's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, exceeding the jurisdictional 25-day filing period after the WCJ's decision was served. Proof of mailing within the period is insufficient; the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits.
JORGE BAEZ vs. QUALITY STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jorge Baez's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, exceeding the jurisdictional 25-day filing period after the WCJ's decision was served. Proof of mailing within the period is insufficient; the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits.
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