CompFox AI Summary
This case involves a petition for removal by the defendant, George Mattingly and Allstate Insurance Company, seeking to rescind an order that closed discovery. The defendant argued that discovery closure denied due process and contravened an upcoming Labor Code section. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. Issues regarding new vocational evidence requirements under Labor Code section 5703(j) can be addressed when the case is set for trial.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
This case involves a petition for removal by the defendant, George Mattingly and Allstate Insurance Company, seeking to rescind an order that closed discovery. The defendant argued that discovery closure denied due process and contravened an upcoming Labor Code section. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. Issues regarding new vocational evidence requirements under Labor Code section 5703(j) can be addressed when the case is set for trial.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.