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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board removed the matter to itself to review the defendant's petition to disqualify the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Leonard. While initially dismissed as moot due to Dr. Leonard's deposition proceeding, the Board decided to grant removal to consider the defendant's arguments regarding prejudice from further discovery delays. Ultimately, the Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no extraordinary circumstances or irreparable harm, and returned the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to determine if Dr. Leonard should be replaced as QME.
EMILIO EDDIE ROMERO (Deceased), SARA ROMERO (Widow) vs. CLOROX PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board removed the matter to itself to review the defendant's petition to disqualify the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), Dr. Leonard. While initially dismissed as moot due to Dr. Leonard's deposition proceeding, the Board decided to grant removal to consider the defendant's arguments regarding prejudice from further discovery delays. Ultimately, the Board denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no extraordinary circumstances or irreparable harm, and returned the matter to the trial level for the WCJ to determine if Dr. Leonard should be replaced as QME.
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