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This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by the defendant regarding the closure of discovery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied removal, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report. The WCJ found the defendant lacked diligence in scheduling the deposition of Dr. Mays, a key medical evaluator, delaying it for four months after receiving his report. The WCAB concluded that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy for the defendant if aggrieved by a final decision.
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This case involves a Petition for Removal filed by the defendant regarding the closure of discovery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied removal, adopting the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report. The WCJ found the defendant lacked diligence in scheduling the deposition of Dr. Mays, a key medical evaluator, delaying it for four months after receiving his report. The WCAB concluded that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy for the defendant if aggrieved by a final decision.
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