WILLIAM LOWE (Deceased) , DARLENE LOWE, vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT; Permissibly Self-Insured,

This case involves a deceased firefighter diagnosed with esophageal cancer, with his widow alleging it arose from his employment. The defendant employer sought to remove an order requiring further medical development of the record, claiming judicial bias and prejudice. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no evidence of bias and that the employer failed to demonstrate significant harm from the discovery order. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision to develop the record, citing precedent allowing the Board to seek substantial evidence when it's lacking.