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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, which sought to reverse a WCJ's order denying disqualification of a QME. The defendant argued the QME failed to timely submit a supplemental report after reviewing surveillance video, a delay stemming from a verbal request during a deposition, not a formal written one. The Board found Administrative Director Rule 38.1(i) inapplicable as it requires a written request. Furthermore, the Board noted a subsequent deposition could resolve the issue or allow the defendant to renew their motion.
LISA DARBY vs. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, which sought to reverse a WCJ's order denying disqualification of a QME. The defendant argued the QME failed to timely submit a supplemental report after reviewing surveillance video, a delay stemming from a verbal request during a deposition, not a formal written one. The Board found Administrative Director Rule 38.1(i) inapplicable as it requires a written request. Furthermore, the Board noted a subsequent deposition could resolve the issue or allow the defendant to renew their motion.
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