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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant, Albertson's, petitioned for removal, seeking to rescind an order continuing the cases to trial. The defendant argued the applicant's Declaration of Readiness to Proceed was deficient regarding settlement efforts and that they had a due process right to depose Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs). The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice from the alleged DOR defect. The Board also noted the trial judge has authority to order further discovery if needed post-trial.
JOSEPH D. MORENO vs. ALBERTSON'S, Administered by SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant, Albertson's, petitioned for removal, seeking to rescind an order continuing the cases to trial. The defendant argued the applicant's Declaration of Readiness to Proceed was deficient regarding settlement efforts and that they had a due process right to depose Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs). The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice from the alleged DOR defect. The Board also noted the trial judge has authority to order further discovery if needed post-trial.
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