JOHN KABALA vs. CITY OF ALHAMBRA FIRE DEPARTMENT, ADMINSURE

This case involves an employee's claim for industrial injuries to his internal system, heart, eyes, ears, and pulmonary conditions. The defendant employer petitioned for removal after the administrative law judge (WCJ) vacated submission to allow completion of the medical record, including depositions. The Appeals Board granted removal, finding no statutory good cause to reopen discovery as the applicant had ample time to develop the record prior to trial. The Board rescinded the WCJ's order and returned the matter for decision.