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BRADLEY WHEELER vs. COUTS HEATING & COOLING, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

Filed: Jul 23, 2013
Los Angeles
ADJ8202286; ADJ8202308

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The Appeals Board dismissed Zurich's unverified Petition for Removal due to procedural defects and its misrepresentation of the record. The Board also removed the cases to itself on its own motion and issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions on Zurich for frivolous actions. The Board directed the WCJ to hold a priority hearing to determine if Seabright should be joined as a party and to resolve issues regarding alternative dispute resolution provisions.

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The Appeals Board dismissed Zurich's unverified Petition for Removal due to procedural defects and its misrepresentation of the record. The Board also removed the cases to itself on its own motion and issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions on Zurich for frivolous actions. The Board directed the WCJ to hold a priority hearing to determine if Seabright should be joined as a party and to resolve issues regarding alternative dispute resolution provisions.

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