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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant City of Vacaville's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that closed discovery and set a trial date. The Board found that closing discovery prematurely would cause significant prejudice to the defendant. This decision stems from the defendant's ongoing, diligent efforts to conduct further discovery, specifically deposing a physician who relocated, while also pursuing global settlement options that included a related civil claim. The case is returned to the trial level for a status conference to determine future proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted defendant City of Vacaville's Petition for Removal, rescinding the prior order that closed discovery and set a trial date. The Board found that closing discovery prematurely would cause significant prejudice to the defendant. This decision stems from the defendant's ongoing, diligent efforts to conduct further discovery, specifically deposing a physician who relocated, while also pursuing global settlement options that included a related civil claim. The case is returned to the trial level for a status conference to determine future proceedings.
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