VICTORIA TAYLOR vs. LEPRINO FOODS, MATRIX ABSENCE MANAGEMENT

This case involves a defendant's petition for removal regarding the compensability of a psychiatric injury claim. The Appeals Board granted removal, canceling a trial date because discovery, specifically a supplemental report from an agreed medical evaluator, was incomplete. The Board found the previous WCJ order establishing a discovery plan was reasonable and should not be circumvented. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to ensure adequate discovery and a fair defense.