High Court Sets Oral Argument in 'Mayor' for June 2

The California Supreme Court on June 2 will hear oral arguments regarding the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's request to review an appellate court decision prohibiting the board from acting on petitions for reconsideration more than 60 days after they were filed. The high court in Mayor v. WCAB (Ross Valley Sanitation District) will address not only the WCAB's strict deadline, but also whether a party's own 45-day deadline to appeal to a higher court can be extended when the board stalls. According to the docket, parties should be prepared to address: Whether due pro...