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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendants' Petitions for Removal and rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) Minute Order. The WCJ had improperly ordered mandatory arbitration for issues beyond insurance coverage disputes, which is not permitted under Labor Code section 5275. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, agreeing that the order was vague and exceeded the scope of mandatory arbitration. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendants' Petitions for Removal and rescinded the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) Minute Order. The WCJ had improperly ordered mandatory arbitration for issues beyond insurance coverage disputes, which is not permitted under Labor Code section 5275. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, agreeing that the order was vague and exceeded the scope of mandatory arbitration. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings and decision.
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