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In this workers' compensation case, Zurich sought reconsideration of a finding that its petition for contribution was untimely. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior order, finding Zurich had not actually filed a Petition for Contribution. The Board clarified that a prior Compromise and Release agreement, even if it involved contribution issues, does not substitute for a formal petition. Therefore, the WCAB could not determine the timeliness of a document that had not been filed.
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In this workers' compensation case, Zurich sought reconsideration of a finding that its petition for contribution was untimely. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior order, finding Zurich had not actually filed a Petition for Contribution. The Board clarified that a prior Compromise and Release agreement, even if it involved contribution issues, does not substitute for a formal petition. Therefore, the WCAB could not determine the timeliness of a document that had not been filed.
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