JOELLE NEELEY vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEALS BOARD, LEGALLY UNINSURED

This case concerns a defendant's petition for removal denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The defendant objected to a trial continuance, arguing due process violations due to premature trial scheduling and questioning the evidence supporting the need for assisted living. The Board affirmed the WCJ's decision, clarifying that the trial issue is causation for the need of assisted living, not its necessity or utilization review. Therefore, the matter will proceed to trial on the disputed issue of causation and liability for assisted living costs.