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The defendant sought removal to rescind an order closing discovery and continuing the case to trial. They argued they had objected to the applicant's readiness to proceed and requested a supplemental QME report before the mandatory settlement conference, which the applicant's counsel claims not to have received. The Appeals Board denied removal, stating it's an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board found that the defendant could offer the supplemental report at trial and raise any exclusion on reconsideration if aggrieved, thus reconsideration is an adequate remedy.
ARTHUR DOUGLAS vs. PARAMOUNT CAN COMPANY, INC., ILLINOIS MIDWEST INSURANCE AGENCY is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana.
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The defendant sought removal to rescind an order closing discovery and continuing the case to trial. They argued they had objected to the applicant's readiness to proceed and requested a supplemental QME report before the mandatory settlement conference, which the applicant's counsel claims not to have received. The Appeals Board denied removal, stating it's an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board found that the defendant could offer the supplemental report at trial and raise any exclusion on reconsideration if aggrieved, thus reconsideration is an adequate remedy.
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