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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Rosa Lam's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release because it was filed untimely. Lam, acting in pro per despite being represented by counsel, alleged fraud, non-industrial causes, witness credibility issues, and ineffective assistance of her attorney who allegedly coerced her into signing the settlement. The Board found the petition was filed 29 days after the order, exceeding the 20-day jurisdictional deadline. Even if timely, the Board would have denied it, as ineffective assistance of counsel is not grounds to set aside an order and no undue influence was demonstrated.
KAI-SEN TSAI vs. SUN SALES LA, INC., UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND, Rosa Lam 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 Rosa Lam's petition for reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release because it was filed untimely. Lam, acting "in pro per" despite being represented by counsel, alleged fraud, non-industrial causes, witness credibility issues, and ineffective assistance of her attorney who allegedly coerced her into signing the settlement. The Board found the petition was filed 29 days after the order, exceeding the 20-day jurisdictional deadline. Even if timely, the Board would have denied it, as ineffective assistance of counsel is not grounds to set aside an order and no undue influence was demonstrated.
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