Opinion
W.C. Nos. 4-012-396 4-148-383
January 5, 1996
ORDER
On December 6, 1995, we issued a final order which affirmed an order of Administrative Law Judge Friend dated January 25, 1995. On December 26, 1995, the claimant filed a "Motion for Extension of Time Within Which to File Notice of Appeal." The claimant also filed a Notice of Appeal on December 26, 1995.
It is unclear whether the Motion for Extension was directed to us, and the respondents have not filed a response. However, the claimant's Motion is moot in view of the fact that the claimant filed a notice of appeal on December 26, 1995. Moreover, we lack authority to grant an extension of time to file a notice of appeal with the Court of Appeals. See § 8-43-301(10), C.R.S. (1995 Cum. Supp.); C.A.R. 26(a); Picken v. Industrial Claims Appeals Office, 874 P.2d 485 (Colo.App. 1995).
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the claimant's motion for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal is denied.
INDUSTRIAL CLAIM APPEALS PANEL
____________________________________ Kathy E. Dean
____________________________________ Bill WhitacreNOTICE
An action to modify or vacate this Order may be commenced in the Colorado Court of Appeals, 2 East 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203, by filing a petition for review with the court, with service of a copy of the petition upon the Industrial Claim Appeals Office and all other parties, within twenty (20) days after the date this Order is mailed, pursuant to section 8-43-301(10) and 307, C.R.S. (1995 Cum. Supp.).
Copies of this decision were mailed January 5, 1996 to the following parties:
Josie Zamora, 2827 W. Irvington Pl., Denver, CO 80219
Denver, Public Schools, Attn: Celeste Jimenez, Workers' Compensation Specialist, 900 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203
Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, Attn: Legal Dept. (Interagency Mail)
Special Funds, Attn: Barbara Carter (Interagency Mail)
Robert M. Maes, Esq., 1610 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206 (For the Claimant)
Thomas M. Schrant, Esq., 3464 S. Willow St., Denver, CO 80231-4566 (For the Respondents)
Attorney General's Office, Attn: Hyla Viorst, Esq., 1525 Sherman St., 5th Flr., Denver, CO 90203 (For SIF)
BY: _______________________