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TYSON PEREZ vs. CHICAGO DOGS, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY; HOUSTON ASTROS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY/ CHUBB

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board issued an en banc opinion to grant reconsideration regarding a jurisdictional dispute involving applicant Tyson Perez. Defendant Chicago Dogs sought reconsideration of a WCJ's finding of personal jurisdiction, arguing their witness was improperly denied electronic testimony crucial for presenting evidence. The Board found the denial of electronic testimony without due process to be an error, emphasizing the policy favoring adjudication on merits. Therefore, reconsideration was granted, and a final decision is deferred for further review.