3rd DCA Won't Entertain Belatedly Filed Appeal of DWC Decision

The Court of Appeals for the 3rd District of Texas on Tuesday furthered a split among the appellate districts as to whether the 45-day deadline for appealing a decision by the Division of Workers’ Compensation is mandatory and jurisdictional. Case: Baldwin v. Zurich American Insurance Co., No. 03-14-00457-CV, 05/10/2016, published. Facts: Linda Baldwin worked as a laundry attendant at a hotel from 2006 to 2007. During this time, she filed two workers' compensation claims. The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation consolidated her claims for a hearing, and a hearing officer...