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The defendant sought to depose the applicant's attorney, alleging crucial information regarding the applicant's alleged industrial injuries was obtainable only through this deposition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, upholding the WCJ's protective order. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate the attorney's deposition was crucial, as applicant's deposition and access to medical records already provided sufficient means to defend the claim. The defendant's petition was therefore denied.
MARIA VALADEZ vs. BUDGET JANITORIAL, HARTFORD INSURANCE, CANNON COCHRAN SCOTTSDALE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Diego. 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 San Diego.
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The defendant sought to depose the applicant's attorney, alleging crucial information regarding the applicant's alleged industrial injuries was obtainable only through this deposition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, upholding the WCJ's protective order. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate the attorney's deposition was crucial, as applicant's deposition and access to medical records already provided sufficient means to defend the claim. The defendant's petition was therefore denied.
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