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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's decision to deny a new QME panel. The applicant's attempt to obtain a new panel was deemed impermissible doctor-shopping by delaying objection to a late supplemental QME report until after receiving and reviewing it, and finding it favorable. The Board applied the principle that parties cannot exploit delays in medical reports for strategic advantage. Therefore, removal was denied as the conduct did not justify a new panel appointment.
LINDALAIVAREZ vs. BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's decision to deny a new QME panel. The applicant's attempt to obtain a new panel was deemed impermissible "doctor-shopping" by delaying objection to a late supplemental QME report until after receiving and reviewing it, and finding it favorable. The Board applied the principle that parties cannot exploit delays in medical reports for strategic advantage. Therefore, removal was denied as the conduct did not justify a new panel appointment.
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