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This case, Michael Ortiz v. Specialty Laboratories, was dismissed because the Petition for Reconsideration was untimely filed. The applicant had 25 days from the service of the WCJ's February 6, 2017 decision to file, and the petition was not received until March 20, 2017. Filing proof of mailing within the deadline is insufficient; the document must be received by the WCAB. Due to the jurisdictional nature of this deadline, the Appeals Board lacked authority to consider the late petition.
MICHAEL ORTIZ vs. SPECIALTY LABORATORIES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION/TRISTAR MANAGEMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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This case, Michael Ortiz v. Specialty Laboratories, was dismissed because the Petition for Reconsideration was untimely filed. The applicant had 25 days from the service of the WCJ's February 6, 2017 decision to file, and the petition was not received until March 20, 2017. Filing proof of mailing within the deadline is insufficient; the document must be received by the WCAB. Due to the jurisdictional nature of this deadline, the Appeals Board lacked authority to consider the late petition.
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