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The Appeals Board denied Defendant's Petition for Removal seeking to rescind an order continuing the case for trial and keeping discovery open. Defendant argued discovery was incomplete due to a lack of QME reports and inability to depose witnesses. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, stating the trial judge could address any QME delays and assess the defendant's due diligence regarding discovery at the trial. A dissenting commissioner believed the complex claim warranted taking the case off calendar pending further medical evaluation.
SHAWNA PARKER vs. SONORA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is a workers' compensation case decided in Stockton. 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 Stockton.
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The Appeals Board denied Defendant's Petition for Removal seeking to rescind an order continuing the case for trial and keeping discovery open. Defendant argued discovery was incomplete due to a lack of QME reports and inability to depose witnesses. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, stating the trial judge could address any QME delays and assess the defendant's due diligence regarding discovery at the trial. A dissenting commissioner believed the complex claim warranted taking the case off calendar pending further medical evaluation.
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