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This case concerns a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendants, Lucy's Mexican Restaurant and its insurers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the Board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Since the petition was filed three days after the deadline, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it.
LUISA CORTES vs. LUCY'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, AMGUARD INSURANCE CO, GUARD INSURANCE is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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This case concerns a Petition for Reconsideration filed by the defendants, Lucy's Mexican Restaurant and its insurers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the Board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Since the petition was filed three days after the deadline, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it.
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