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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for removal of an order allowing a second deposition. The applicant argued prejudice due to potential questions about an unrelated criminal matter and a hold on medical discovery. The Board found no evidence of irreparable harm or substantial prejudice, as the applicant could object to inappropriate questions during the deposition. The Board also noted that an evidentiary hearing on the deposition issue had already occurred and that medical discovery was only postponed, not indefinitely halted.
CODY BACA vs. JOHN MUIR HEALTH 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for removal of an order allowing a second deposition. The applicant argued prejudice due to potential questions about an unrelated criminal matter and a hold on medical discovery. The Board found no evidence of irreparable harm or substantial prejudice, as the applicant could object to inappropriate questions during the deposition. The Board also noted that an evidentiary hearing on the deposition issue had already occurred and that medical discovery was only postponed, not indefinitely halted.
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