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CONSTANCE PHILLIPS vs. UNITED HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC., UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE

Filed: Jan 24, 2012
Oakland
ADJ6973321

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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an order denying their petition to compel the applicant to attend a medical evaluation with Dr. Blau. The defendant argued irreparable harm, as the prior QME was no longer serving and could not reevaluate the applicant's impairment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the reasoning of the WCJ and prior decisions. The denial upheld the order preventing the compelled medical evaluation.

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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an order denying their petition to compel the applicant to attend a medical evaluation with Dr. Blau. The defendant argued irreparable harm, as the prior QME was no longer serving and could not reevaluate the applicant's impairment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the reasoning of the WCJ and prior decisions. The denial upheld the order preventing the compelled medical evaluation.

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CONSTANCE PHILLIPS vs. UNITED HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC., UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE (2012) – Oakland | CompFox