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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim where the defendant sought discovery of documents related to potential misconduct and impeachment evidence. The applicant had a separate settlement agreement with the Fresno County District Attorney's Office, which included a confidentiality clause and required the expurgation of his personnel file. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's discovery motion, subject to the condition that any personnel file produced must be the expurgated version provided under the settlement agreement. This ruling allows for the requested discovery while respecting the terms of the prior settlement.
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This case concerns a workers' compensation claim where the defendant sought discovery of documents related to potential misconduct and impeachment evidence. The applicant had a separate settlement agreement with the Fresno County District Attorney's Office, which included a confidentiality clause and required the expurgation of his personnel file. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's discovery motion, subject to the condition that any personnel file produced must be the expurgated version provided under the settlement agreement. This ruling allows for the requested discovery while respecting the terms of the prior settlement.
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