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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The applicant, Lisa Fite, sought reconsideration of a finding that her deceased husband did not sustain an industrial injury causing death, arguing due process violations related to evidence admission and employer credibility. Even if considered on the merits, the Board would have denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report finding substantial medical evidence and upholding credibility determinations. The applicant's attorney also failed to provide their state bar number as required.
LISA FITE vs. WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST 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 the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The applicant, Lisa Fite, sought reconsideration of a finding that her deceased husband did not sustain an industrial injury causing death, arguing due process violations related to evidence admission and employer credibility. Even if considered on the merits, the Board would have denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's report finding substantial medical evidence and upholding credibility determinations. The applicant's attorney also failed to provide their state bar number as required.
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