Alma Vasquez vs. Paper Source Converting and Manufacturing, Inc., Paper Source Converting, Employers Management Services, Granite State Insurance, Amtrust

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal filed by applicant Alma Vasquez. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result from denying removal. The applicant's contentions regarding improper trial setting and inclusion of indispensable parties were found to be without merit. Therefore, the petition was denied as removal is an extraordinary remedy rarely granted.