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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Defendant's Petition for Removal, affirming the WCJ's decision to close discovery. The Board found that the existing medical record, including twenty-four AME reports and deposition transcripts, was sufficiently complete. Defendant argued for continued discovery based on one physician's report, but the Board concluded this did not constitute irreparable harm. The matter is returned to the trial level to proceed with the scheduled trial.
JOHN MONTELEONE vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ZURICH AMERICAN 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 denied Defendant's Petition for Removal, affirming the WCJ's decision to close discovery. The Board found that the existing medical record, including twenty-four AME reports and deposition transcripts, was sufficiently complete. Defendant argued for continued discovery based on one physician's report, but the Board concluded this did not constitute irreparable harm. The matter is returned to the trial level to proceed with the scheduled trial.
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