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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for removal filed by Interlift, Inc. and Compwest Insurance Company. The defendants sought to have a priority hearing to address their statute of limitations defense and issues regarding the applicant's change of treating physicians. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation to deny the petition, citing that a second injury with the same employer could impact apportionment and consolidate proceedings. They found that the defendant did not establish AOE/COE as a disputed issue to warrant a priority conference.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a petition for removal filed by Interlift, Inc. and Compwest Insurance Company. The defendants sought to have a priority hearing to address their statute of limitations defense and issues regarding the applicant's change of treating physicians. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation to deny the petition, citing that a second injury with the same employer could impact apportionment and consolidate proceedings. They found that the defendant did not establish AOE/COE as a disputed issue to warrant a priority conference.
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