Canavan's Case
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
The following submitted briefs for amici curiae:
1Opinion of the CourtCowin, J.
This is an appeal from a decision by the reviewing board of the Department of Industrial Accidents (board) affirming a decision of an administrative judge finding that Theresa Canavan (plaintiff or employee) is temporarily unable to work and that her medical treatment is reasonable and necessary. The self-insurer, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (hospital), appealed from the board’s decision to the Appeals Court pursuant to G. L. c. 152, § 12,1 arguing that the medical testimony provided through deposition by the plaintiff’s doctor on diagnosis, disability, and causation was not based on…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
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