CompFox AI Summary
This case involves the denial of a defendant's Petition for Removal regarding a workers' compensation matter. The defendant sought to have a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) report admitted, arguing the applicant's objection was untimely. However, the Board found the QME's report was indeed untimely and the applicant's objection was valid. Removal was denied because the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice and the WCAB Rules were also violated by the defendant.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
This case involves the denial of a defendant's Petition for Removal regarding a workers' compensation matter. The defendant sought to have a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) report admitted, arguing the applicant's objection was untimely. However, the Board found the QME's report was indeed untimely and the applicant's objection was valid. Removal was denied because the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice and the WCAB Rules were also violated by the defendant.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.