RICHARD BECKSTEAD vs. PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE, GRANITE STATE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHARTIS

The Appeals Board granted the insurer's petition for removal, rescinding the prior order that took the case off calendar. The insurer sought to present evidence on cumulative trauma injury, date of injury, and their administrative obligations. The Board found that the insurer, joined prior to the employee's election against another carrier, was not barred from participating in proceedings. Therefore, the case is remanded for trial on the insurer's contentions regarding the CT injury and its administration responsibilities.