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Defendant Contra Costa County petitioned for removal to compel a UR physician's testimony regarding a disputed knee injection. The WCJ had ordered the physician to appear for live testimony over defendant's objection. However, at the scheduled hearing, the WCJ removed the case from the calendar, stating the knee injection had already occurred and no pending issues remained. Consequently, the petition for removal was dismissed as moot because the UR physician's testimony was no longer necessary.
TERESA GREGORY vs. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY is a workers' compensation case decided in Oakland. 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 Oakland.
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Defendant Contra Costa County petitioned for removal to compel a UR physician's testimony regarding a disputed knee injection. The WCJ had ordered the physician to appear for live testimony over defendant's objection. However, at the scheduled hearing, the WCJ removed the case from the calendar, stating the knee injection had already occurred and no pending issues remained. Consequently, the petition for removal was dismissed as moot because the UR physician's testimony was no longer necessary.
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