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Applicant sought removal to disqualify an Agreed Medical Examiner (AME) due to alleged bias and lack of expertise, and to challenge the defendant's use of multiple attorneys at depositions. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Board, found the AME's conduct and statements did not demonstrate bias or a lack of expertise. Issues regarding the defendant's attorneys can be addressed through future protective orders.
Jodi Hefner vs. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENTURA, MARKEL SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Oxnard. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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Applicant sought removal to disqualify an Agreed Medical Examiner (AME) due to alleged bias and lack of expertise, and to challenge the defendant's use of multiple attorneys at depositions. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Board, found the AME's conduct and statements did not demonstrate bias or a lack of expertise. Issues regarding the defendant's attorneys can be addressed through future protective orders.
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