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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order that allowed the applicant to obtain expert evidence on the Ogilvie issue after the mandatory settlement conference (MSC). The Board found the applicant failed to demonstrate due diligence in identifying and retaining an expert witness for this issue prior to the MSC. Consequently, discovery was closed as of the MSC date, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
SUSAN GRACE vs. SANTA CLARA COUNTY HEALTH, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's order that allowed the applicant to obtain expert evidence on the "Ogilvie" issue after the mandatory settlement conference (MSC). The Board found the applicant failed to demonstrate due diligence in identifying and retaining an expert witness for this issue prior to the MSC. Consequently, discovery was closed as of the MSC date, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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