Fausto, Maria

Maria Fausto, the applicant, served a subpoena to obtain a copy of her own medical records. Defendant MM Bakery Products, Inc., insured by Hanover Insurance Group, filed a petition to quash the subpoena, which the WCJ denied on January 31, 2025. Defendant then sought removal, arguing applicant failed to show good cause to obtain her own medical file. The Appeals Board denied removal, finding defendant had not established the substantial prejudice or irreparable harm required for the extraordinary remedy of removal. The Board noted that any issue regarding whether the cost of obtaining the records is a reasonable litigation expense was deferred.