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Defendant Sunalp Laser Vision petitioned for removal of the order appointing an Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) for applicant Billie Lauren and three other consolidated cases. The Appeals Board denied the petition, citing that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not demonstrated. The Board found that the trial judge can address the issue at trial, and reconsideration will be an adequate remedy if an adverse final decision is issued. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied.
BILLIE LAUREN vs. SUNALP LASER VISION, UNINSURED EMPLOYERS BENEFIT TRUST FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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Defendant Sunalp Laser Vision petitioned for removal of the order appointing an Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) for applicant Billie Lauren and three other consolidated cases. The Appeals Board denied the petition, citing that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not demonstrated. The Board found that the trial judge can address the issue at trial, and reconsideration will be an adequate remedy if an adverse final decision is issued. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied.
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