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The WCAB granted applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for a replacement QME panel. The original order was issued without an admitted evidentiary record, violating the requirement for decisions to be based on substantial evidence. The case is returned to the trial level to establish a proper record and adjudicate the disputed QME issue. This decision ensures due process by requiring an evidentiary basis before significant procedural orders are made.
MARIA LUQUE VIDALES vs. FOSTER FARMS, FOSTER FARMS LIVINGSTON is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The WCAB granted applicant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for a replacement QME panel. The original order was issued without an admitted evidentiary record, violating the requirement for decisions to be based on substantial evidence. The case is returned to the trial level to establish a proper record and adjudicate the disputed QME issue. This decision ensures due process by requiring an evidentiary basis before significant procedural orders are made.
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