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Steven Picazzo vs. U.S. Security Associates, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Loyola Marymount, Travelers

Filed: Nov 10, 2016
Los Angeles
ADJ9202287

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The applicant sought removal of an order taking his case off calendar, arguing it deprived him of a trial on his entitlement to a wheelchair van. The WCAB denied removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm as the applicant had already purchased a van, and any reimbursement issue could be addressed later. The Board reasoned the urgency of an expedited hearing diminished once the applicant self-procured the van. Commissioner Sweeney dissented, believing the applicant showed potential prejudice due to ongoing denial of transportation services for a serious illness and urging immediate intervention.

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The applicant sought removal of an order taking his case off calendar, arguing it deprived him of a trial on his entitlement to a wheelchair van. The WCAB denied removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm as the applicant had already purchased a van, and any reimbursement issue could be addressed later. The Board reasoned the urgency of an expedited hearing diminished once the applicant self-procured the van. Commissioner Sweeney dissented, believing the applicant showed potential prejudice due to ongoing denial of transportation services for a serious illness and urging immediate intervention.

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Steven Picazzo vs. U.S. Security Associates, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Loyola Marymount, Travelers (2016) – Los Angeles | CompFox