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The Appeals Board denied reconsideration and dismissed removal, upholding the WCJ's findings. Applicant sought contempt charges and attorney's fees due to an ex parte communication with a PQME, but the Board found such remedies discretionary and not mandated under the circumstances. Declaratory relief regarding PQME report admissibility is premature; admissibility will be determined at trial. The Board dismissed removal as reconsideration is the proper procedural remedy for this final order.
RAMON CERVANTES vs. CBS OUTDOOR INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Appeals Board denied reconsideration and dismissed removal, upholding the WCJ's findings. Applicant sought contempt charges and attorney's fees due to an ex parte communication with a PQME, but the Board found such remedies discretionary and not mandated under the circumstances. Declaratory relief regarding PQME report admissibility is premature; admissibility will be determined at trial. The Board dismissed removal as reconsideration is the proper procedural remedy for this final order.
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