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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision dismisses a petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed significantly after the 25-day jurisdictional deadline, even considering potential extensions. The Board emphasizes that filing means receipt by the WCAB, not just mailing. Although untimely, the Board notes that had it been timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits.
JOSH BLACKWELL vs. COUNTY OF LAKE, INTERCARE HOLDINGS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Rosa. 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 Santa Rosa.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board decision dismisses a petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed significantly after the 25-day jurisdictional deadline, even considering potential extensions. The Board emphasizes that filing means receipt by the WCAB, not just mailing. Although untimely, the Board notes that had it been timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits.
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