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MANUEL DE JESUS CHAVAC vs. 99 CENTS ONLY STORES, LLC, ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS

Filed: Feb 28, 2023
Long Beach
ADJ14953769

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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that QME Panel No. 7480460 was valid. The applicant argued the panel was invalid because the defendant failed to serve the denial letter on the applicant's attorney, thus violating due process and Labor Code section 4062.2. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the defendant's denial letter was improperly served, preventing the applicant's attorney from objecting. Consequently, QME Panel No. 7480460 was deemed invalid, and the parties were ordered to proceed with Panel No. 7483530.

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The applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding that QME Panel No. 7480460 was valid. The applicant argued the panel was invalid because the defendant failed to serve the denial letter on the applicant's attorney, thus violating due process and Labor Code section 4062.2. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the defendant's denial letter was improperly served, preventing the applicant's attorney from objecting. Consequently, QME Panel No. 7480460 was deemed invalid, and the parties were ordered to proceed with Panel No. 7483530.

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MANUEL DE JESUS CHAVAC vs. 99 CENTS ONLY STORES, LLC, ATHENS ADMINISTRATORS (2023) – Long Beach | CompFox