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The Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order to replace a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The WCJ had terminated the QME believing his partial review and stated refusal to review more records showed prejudgment on causation. However, the Appeals Board found it premature to disqualify the QME, noting his opinion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as an unknown cause of disease could render additional MSDS irrelevant if correct. The Board ordered a deposition of the QME to explore his opinions and any alleged bias before deciding on a replacement, allowing further record development.
EMILIO EDDIE ROMERO (Deceased) SARA ROMERO (Widow) vs. CLOROX PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING 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 defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order to replace a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). The WCJ had terminated the QME believing his partial review and stated refusal to review more records showed prejudgment on causation. However, the Appeals Board found it premature to disqualify the QME, noting his opinion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis as an unknown cause of disease could render additional MSDS irrelevant if correct. The Board ordered a deposition of the QME to explore his opinions and any alleged bias before deciding on a replacement, allowing further record development.
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