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This case concerns a defendant's petition to remove an order from a mandatory settlement conference (MSC) regarding the admissibility of Dr. Revels Cayton's medical reports at trial. The defendant argued the lien claimant lacked the right to obtain such reports. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. The WCAB noted that the trial judge has full authority to determine evidence admissibility and that the defendant can raise this issue again at trial, making reconsideration an adequate remedy.
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This case concerns a defendant's petition to remove an order from a mandatory settlement conference (MSC) regarding the admissibility of Dr. Revels Cayton's medical reports at trial. The defendant argued the lien claimant lacked the right to obtain such reports. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. The WCAB noted that the trial judge has full authority to determine evidence admissibility and that the defendant can raise this issue again at trial, making reconsideration an adequate remedy.
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