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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded an order setting a trial date. This action was taken because the defendant employer argued they were prejudiced by being forced to trial without QME medical evidence they had diligently sought. The WCAB found that both parties failed to notify the Board that the QME panels had issued after a trial date was set but before removal was granted. Consequently, the matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, and no sanctions were imposed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded an order setting a trial date. This action was taken because the defendant employer argued they were prejudiced by being forced to trial without QME medical evidence they had diligently sought. The WCAB found that both parties failed to notify the Board that the QME panels had issued after a trial date was set but before removal was granted. Consequently, the matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, and no sanctions were imposed.
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