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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for the claims adjuster to appear and explain his unavailability. The Board found the WCJ exceeded his authority by prejudging the case and ordering the appearance punitively. The matter is returned to the trial level, and the Petition for Disqualification was dismissed as moot. The case is to be heard by a different WCJ to avoid the appearance of bias.
MARINA SANCHEZ vs. PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order for the claims adjuster to appear and explain his unavailability. The Board found the WCJ exceeded his authority by prejudging the case and ordering the appearance punitively. The matter is returned to the trial level, and the Petition for Disqualification was dismissed as moot. The case is to be heard by a different WCJ to avoid the appearance of bias.
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