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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed defendant West Living, Inc.'s petition for reconsideration. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the August 3, 2017, Findings and Award, making it untimely. While the WCAB's delay in acting on the petition was due to a misplaced file, this tolling period did not cure the fundamental untimeliness of the filing. Therefore, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the merits of the defendant's argument regarding lawful, non-discriminatory actions as a cause of the applicant's psyche injury.
SHAMILA CHAND vs. WEST LIVING, INC., UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Stockton. 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 Stockton.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed defendant West Living, Inc.'s petition for reconsideration. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the August 3, 2017, Findings and Award, making it untimely. While the WCAB's delay in acting on the petition was due to a misplaced file, this tolling period did not cure the fundamental untimeliness of the filing. Therefore, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the merits of the defendant's argument regarding lawful, non-discriminatory actions as a cause of the applicant's psyche injury.
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