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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted removal, dismissing the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found the prior administrative law judge's order improperly limited discovery into the applicant's psychiatric injury claim. The Board rescinded the previous order, allowing further deposition to explore the applicant's full medical history relevant to her psyche claim, as this is discoverable when a psychological injury is at issue. Both parties were admonished to conduct themselves professionally during future discovery.
Quintella Eutsey vs. CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, Permissibly Self-Insured 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 granted removal, dismissing the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found the prior administrative law judge's order improperly limited discovery into the applicant's psychiatric injury claim. The Board rescinded the previous order, allowing further deposition to explore the applicant's full medical history relevant to her psyche claim, as this is discoverable when a psychological injury is at issue. Both parties were admonished to conduct themselves professionally during future discovery.
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