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The Appeals Board granted removal, reversing the WCJ's denial of attorney Grimes' petition to be relieved as counsel. The Board found that Grimes had established sufficient cause due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship, stemming from the applicant's withdrawal from a settlement and ongoing disputes, despite the applicant's objections. The Board emphasized that the applicant's alleged unwarranted claim or discovery issues could not be substantiated without violating ethical duties of confidentiality.
Leonard Desmuke vs. Marine Terminals Corp., Majestic 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 Appeals Board granted removal, reversing the WCJ's denial of attorney Grimes' petition to be relieved as counsel. The Board found that Grimes had established sufficient cause due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationship, stemming from the applicant's withdrawal from a settlement and ongoing disputes, despite the applicant's objections. The Board emphasized that the applicant's alleged unwarranted claim or discovery issues could not be substantiated without violating ethical duties of confidentiality.
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