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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Jose Franco's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. Labor Code section 5903 establishes a strict 20-day filing deadline, extendable by 5 days for mailing, for petitions for reconsideration. This case was dismissed because the petition was filed over 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served, rendering the filing jurisdictionally defective.
JOSE FRANCO vs. FURNITURE RESOURCES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Jose Franco's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. Labor Code section 5903 establishes a strict 20-day filing deadline, extendable by 5 days for mailing, for petitions for reconsideration. This case was dismissed because the petition was filed over 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served, rendering the filing jurisdictionally defective.
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