Service by Parties. 8 CCR § 10625

What panels did with this rule

Released decisions that named § 10625, with the passage each turned on. A panel decision persuades; it does not bind.

• ADJ9744423 · 2026-03-27 · Sacramento District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.4The sole issue listed for trial is whether applicant received the SJDV. The requirements for service by mail are set forth in WCAB Rule 10625, which states, in pertinent part:

  The rule sets the requirements for service by mail relevant to the issue of whether the voucher was received.

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• ADJ20209443 · 2026-01-15 · Van Nuys District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.345 ["[t]he term [`final'] does not include intermediate procedural orders"].) Such interlocutory decisions include, but are not limited to, pre-trial orders regarding evidence, discovery, trial setting, venue, or similar issues. Here, the WCJ's decision solely resolves an intermediate procedural or evidentiary issue or issues. The decision does not determine any substantive right or liability and does not determine a threshold issue. Accordingly, it is not a "final" decision and the petition for reconsideration will be dismissed. Applicant's attorney is reminded that when the decision solely concerns a non-final order, a petition for removal is appropriate, and not a petition for reconsideration. Even if we were to treat the petition as one for removal, we would have denied it based on the analysis in the WCJ's Report and considering WCAB Rule 10625(b)(4), which provides that a document may be served using "[a]n alternative method that will effect service that is equivalent to or more expeditious than first class mail." (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10625(b)(4).) Accordingly, we dismiss the Petition for Reconsideration.

  The WCJ's report was served by fax, which is an alternative method equivalent to or more expeditious than first class mail, supporting the validity of service.

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• ADJ17842228 · 2026-01-12 · Los Angeles District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.6(§ 4062.3(f).) Proper service upon a party occurs by following WCAB Rule 10625, which states, in pertinent part: (a) Service shall be made on the attorney or agent of record of each affected party unless that party is unrepresented, in which event service shall be made directly on the party, except as otherwise provided by these rules or ordered or allowed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.

  Defendant did not serve applicant at the Official Address Record as required, invalidating service.

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• ADJ19039281 · 2025-10-28 · San Bernardino District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.6Additionally, the WCJ's decision to invalidate panel number 7774203 to the extent it was not properly served is consistent with WCAB Rule 10625, which states in relevant part:

  The WCJ's decision to invalidate panel number 7774203 to the extent it was not properly served is consistent with this regulation.

  Official decision · page 6 →
• ADJ19757339 · 2025-10-07 · Marina Del Rey District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.1Applicant has filed a petition for removal from the Findings and Order issued on March 11, 2025, by the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ), wherein the WCJ found that pursuant to AD Rule 10205.6(b), a strike from a qualified medical evaluator (QME) panel must be made via first class mail, absent agreement of the parties. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10205.6(b).) The WCJ found that WCAB Rule 10625(b)(2), does not apply to permit electronic service of a QME strike. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10625(b)(2).)

  The WCJ found this rule does not apply to QME strike service.

  Official decision · page 1 →
• ADJ16007451 · 2025-08-25 · Riverside District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.8Here it is evident that the lien claimant was served pursuant to Proof of Service dated December 9, 2024 (EAMS Doc ID 55314932). Pursuant to California Evidence Code 641: A letter correctly addressed and properly mailed is presumed to have been received in the ordinary course of mail. Further, it appears that the defendant complied with CCR 10625.

  Defendant complied with service regulations for evidence.

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• ADJ14094875 · 2025-04-25 · Van Nuys District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.4II. There are 25 days allowed within which to file a petition for reconsideration from a "final" decision that has been served by mail upon an address in California. (Lab. Code, § 5900(a), 5903; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10605(a)(1).) However, contrary to WCAB Rules regarding filing and service of documents, lien claimant's representative was not served with the Order dismissing Unicare Surgery Center's lien. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10610, 10615, 10625, 10628.) Because lien claimant's representative was not served with the Order of dismissal, the Petition is timely. The notice of hearing for the lien conference was returned as undeliverable, thus it is not clear that lien claimant received notice of the hearing. (Lab. Code, § 5504; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10625(d).) Lien claimant's non-attorney representative asserts that they did not receive proper notice of the lien conference hearing, which raises procedural due process concerns as to whether the required notice was received.

  Lien claimant was not properly served with notice of hearing or dismissal order, violating due process and WCAB rules.

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• ADJ14935109 · 2024-11-27 · Santa Ana District Office8 CCR § 10625

  Determinative passage · p.4(Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10550.) WCAB Rule 10625(d), requires that "where a party receives notification that the service to one or more parties failed, the server shall re-serve the document on all intended recipients and execute a new proof of service, or provide a courtesy copy to the recipient on whom service failed, within a reasonable amount of time." (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10625(d).) WCAB Rule 10832 requires, in pertinent part, that (a) The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board may issue a notice of intention for any proper purpose, including dismissing an application; and (b) that a Notice of Intention may be served by designated service in accordance with rule 10629. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 8, § 10832.) Due process requires that a party be provided with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard. (Katzin v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.

  Defendant did not re-serve the 30-day notice letter or Petition to Dismiss after learning of applicant's attorney's address change, violating service rules.

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