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Mr. Peters, the adjuster from Auto-Owners requested this task assignment. Mr. Peters requested that I obtain radiology reports and films. He provided 52 pages of medical records for review. Mr. Peters also approved my meeting with Ms. Krause to obtain a current medical consent and to obtain a history of prior treatment.

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On 6/19/18 I was able to meet with Ms. Krause. She understood that this meeting was only a task assignment to obtain medical records for Mr. Peters. Ms. Krause understood and was willing to sign my medical consent. She reports that she was struck in the rear of her vehicle on 10/24/16. Her car spun and then rolled. She was treated at McLaren emergency room and discharged. I was able to confirm that she has had

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