JOHN MONTELEONE vs. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Defendant's Petition for Removal, affirming the WCJ's decision to close discovery. The Board found that the existing medical record, including twenty-four AME reports and deposition transcripts, was sufficiently complete. Defendant argued for continued discovery based on one physician's report, but the Board concluded this did not constitute irreparable harm. The matter is returned to the trial level to proceed with the scheduled trial.