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Case Name | Hansen v. WCAB | |
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Date | 06/07/1989 | |
Note | Ordering a worker to attend a medical exam 185 miles from home violates Sec. 4051. | |
Citation | 211 Cal.App.3d 717, 54 CCC 193 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 24021989 CA |
JAMES HANSEN, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD and KATY RADIO et al. , Respondents (Opinion by Gilbert, J. , with Stone (S. We review a decision of respondent Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Board) denying applicant James Hansen's petition for removal. 1 We conclude the Board erred in determining the ordered examination complied with section 4051. By letter counsel for defendant insurer notified applicant a medical examination of applicant by Dr. Markovitz in Los Angeles had been arranged. The order included a provision it would be void if good cause to the contrary were stated in writing.
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