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The defendant sought removal of an order setting a Priority Conference, arguing it denied due process and would cause prejudice. The defendant contended the conference was premature as they had denied the claim and were awaiting a QME evaluation. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) discovered the Priority Conference had already occurred and a trial date was set. Consequently, the WCAB dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal as moot.
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The defendant sought removal of an order setting a Priority Conference, arguing it denied due process and would cause prejudice. The defendant contended the conference was premature as they had denied the claim and were awaiting a QME evaluation. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) discovered the Priority Conference had already occurred and a trial date was set. Consequently, the WCAB dismissed the defendant's Petition for Removal as moot.
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