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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Pamela Hilborn's petition for reconsideration against the County of Riverside. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. California law requires petitions for reconsideration to be filed within 25 days of service, with specific rules for extensions. The WCAB emphasized that timely filing with the Board, not just mailing, is a jurisdictional requirement. As the petition was filed significantly beyond the statutory deadline, the WCAB lacked the authority to consider it.
PAMELA HILBORN vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. 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 Riverside.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Pamela Hilborn's petition for reconsideration against the County of Riverside. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. California law requires petitions for reconsideration to be filed within 25 days of service, with specific rules for extensions. The WCAB emphasized that timely filing with the Board, not just mailing, is a jurisdictional requirement. As the petition was filed significantly beyond the statutory deadline, the WCAB lacked the authority to consider it.
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