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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's December 22, 2014 orders. The Board found that ordering a Labor Code section 4060 examination and consolidating the cases were improper developments of the record after discovery closed. This decision was based on applicant's repeated changes in counsel and failure to diligently pursue medical evidence. The case ADJ9027561 is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Appeals Board granted defendant's Petition for Removal, rescinding the WCJ's December 22, 2014 orders. The Board found that ordering a Labor Code section 4060 examination and consolidating the cases were improper developments of the record after discovery closed. This decision was based on applicant's repeated changes in counsel and failure to diligently pursue medical evidence. The case ADJ9027561 is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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