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This case involves applicant Marina Billaver's petition for removal, which was denied. Applicant sought to depose a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) before trial, but the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) closed discovery and set the case for trial. The WCJ found applicant failed to adequately justify the necessity of the QME deposition or explain prior cancellations, especially since defendant represented the case was ready for trial. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and denied the petition.
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This case involves applicant Marina Billaver's petition for removal, which was denied. Applicant sought to depose a panel Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) before trial, but the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) closed discovery and set the case for trial. The WCJ found applicant failed to adequately justify the necessity of the QME deposition or explain prior cancellations, especially since defendant represented the case was ready for trial. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning and denied the petition.
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