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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's attorney's Petition for Reconsideration, finding it untimely filed and non-compliant with WCAB rules. The attorney was personally served with the Compromise and Release on July 9, 2015, but did not file the petition until August 3, 2015. Furthermore, the petition failed to be served on the arbitrator and did not follow proper procedure for carve-out cases. Even if considered on the merits, the attorney would not have been entitled to fees as they were not involved in procuring the settlement.
STEVEN SPALIONE vs. ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, XL SPECIALTY INS. CO. is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's attorney's Petition for Reconsideration, finding it untimely filed and non-compliant with WCAB rules. The attorney was personally served with the Compromise and Release on July 9, 2015, but did not file the petition until August 3, 2015. Furthermore, the petition failed to be served on the arbitrator and did not follow proper procedure for carve-out cases. Even if considered on the merits, the attorney would not have been entitled to fees as they were not involved in procuring the settlement.
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