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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant City of Fullerton's petition for removal, rescinding an order that vacated submission for further record development. The Board found no statutory good cause to reopen discovery, noting that the applicant had not demonstrated due diligence for the requested development. The case was returned to the trial level for a decision based on the existing record. Any issues lacking evidence may be deferred by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant City of Fullerton's petition for removal, rescinding an order that vacated submission for further record development. The Board found no statutory good cause to reopen discovery, noting that the applicant had not demonstrated due diligence for the requested development. The case was returned to the trial level for a decision based on the existing record. Any issues lacking evidence may be deferred by the WCJ.
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