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Dole Food Company sought removal of an order that took a denied claim off calendar, arguing it was prejudiced by an improper Panel QME appointment. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Dole's petition. This dismissal was because the parties subsequently agreed to a full settlement via Compromise and Release, which was approved by the WCJ. Therefore, Dole's petition became moot and was accordingly dismissed.
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Dole Food Company sought removal of an order that took a denied claim off calendar, arguing it was prejudiced by an improper Panel QME appointment. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Dole's petition. This dismissal was because the parties subsequently agreed to a full settlement via Compromise and Release, which was approved by the WCJ. Therefore, Dole's petition became moot and was accordingly dismissed.
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