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Applicant sought removal to rescind an order taking the case off-calendar for further discovery after a mandatory settlement conference. The Appeals Board denied removal, agreeing with the WCJ that further record development was warranted due to an Agreed Medical Evaluator's report lacking clarity regarding permanent disability ratings under different guidelines. The majority found no prejudice to the applicant in allowing this development. Commissioner Caplane dissented, arguing that discovery should not be reopened post-settlement conference without a proper showing of deficiency, especially before trial.
ALFONSO SOLORIO vs. AJ CARVALHO AND SONS, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SAN DIEGO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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Applicant sought removal to rescind an order taking the case off-calendar for further discovery after a mandatory settlement conference. The Appeals Board denied removal, agreeing with the WCJ that further record development was warranted due to an Agreed Medical Evaluator's report lacking clarity regarding permanent disability ratings under different guidelines. The majority found no prejudice to the applicant in allowing this development. Commissioner Caplane dissented, arguing that discovery should not be reopened post-settlement conference without a proper showing of deficiency, especially before trial.
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