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The defendant sought a panel of psychiatric Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) after disagreeing with the treating psychiatrist and alleging the Workers' Compensation Judge refused to order a panel. However, the petition was dismissed as premature because the defendant had not first requested a panel from the administrative director, a prerequisite under Labor Code section 4062.2(b). The Appeals Board clarified that judicial intervention is only appropriate after the administrative director has refused such a request.
LAURA SCHOONOVER vs. FIRST FINANCIAL FEDERAL, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES 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 defendant sought a panel of psychiatric Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) after disagreeing with the treating psychiatrist and alleging the Workers' Compensation Judge refused to order a panel. However, the petition was dismissed as premature because the defendant had not first requested a panel from the administrative director, a prerequisite under Labor Code section 4062.2(b). The Appeals Board clarified that judicial intervention is only appropriate after the administrative director has refused such a request.
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