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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, overturning a prior ruling. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exceeded the mandated reporting deadline and that the defendant timely objected. As a result, the defendant is entitled to a new QME panel, and the matter is returned for the issuance of an order directing the Medical Unit to provide one.
JAMES FRANKE vs. KMI, INC.; PROCENTURY INSURANCE COMPANY 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, overturning a prior ruling. The Board found that the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exceeded the mandated reporting deadline and that the defendant timely objected. As a result, the defendant is entitled to a new QME panel, and the matter is returned for the issuance of an order directing the Medical Unit to provide one.
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