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This case involves a Serious and Willful misconduct (S&W) petition filed by the applicant. The employer (FCI) and a third party (FWI) sought reconsideration of an order, arguing the S&W petition was time-barred and that the administrative law judge (WCJ) should have addressed this issue before joinder of additional parties. The Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration, dismissed the reconsideration petitions as non-final, and denied removal. The Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm from proceeding with joinder issues before the statute of limitations defense to the S&W petition.
STEPHEN MCCARTY vs. FCI CONSTRUCTORS, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana.
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This case involves a Serious and Willful misconduct (S&W) petition filed by the applicant. The employer (FCI) and a third party (FWI) sought reconsideration of an order, arguing the S&W petition was time-barred and that the administrative law judge (WCJ) should have addressed this issue before joinder of additional parties. The Appeals Board vacated its prior order granting reconsideration, dismissed the reconsideration petitions as non-final, and denied removal. The Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm from proceeding with joinder issues before the statute of limitations defense to the S&W petition.
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