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The applicant, Alex Lopez, sought removal from an order rescinding the reopening of discovery, arguing that the exclusion of his physician's report caused irreparable harm. The WCJ recommended denial, finding the applicant failed to demonstrate diligence in obtaining the report or timely objecting to discovery closure. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation and denied removal, but noted the WCJ would consider a motion to admit the physician's report at trial.
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The applicant, Alex Lopez, sought removal from an order rescinding the reopening of discovery, arguing that the exclusion of his physician's report caused irreparable harm. The WCJ recommended denial, finding the applicant failed to demonstrate diligence in obtaining the report or timely objecting to discovery closure. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation and denied removal, but noted the WCJ would consider a motion to admit the physician's report at trial.
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