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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal, overturning the WCJ's order to continue an expedited hearing. The applicant requires urgent medical treatment for a catastrophic injury, and a delay would cause irreparable harm. While the WCJ's discretion in managing discovery was not abused, the Board found that continuing the matter to a status conference was improper given the applicant's critical need for a prompt judicial determination of his medical care. The June 12, 2014 hearing was redesignated as a mandatory settlement conference to expedite resolution.
DANIEL BELLING vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE 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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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's Petition for Removal, overturning the WCJ's order to continue an expedited hearing. The applicant requires urgent medical treatment for a catastrophic injury, and a delay would cause irreparable harm. While the WCJ's discretion in managing discovery was not abused, the Board found that continuing the matter to a status conference was improper given the applicant's critical need for a prompt judicial determination of his medical care. The June 12, 2014 hearing was redesignated as a mandatory settlement conference to expedite resolution.
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