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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal to the Appeals Board to challenge the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) order appointing physicians to evaluate the applicant's internal and psychological injury claims. The defendant argued this appointment was unjustified and would cause prejudice and irreparable harm due to additional evaluation costs. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the defendant failed to establish significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and that the ALJ acted within their authority under Labor Code section 5701. Removal is an extraordinary remedy not warranted in this instance.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal to the Appeals Board to challenge the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) order appointing physicians to evaluate the applicant's internal and psychological injury claims. The defendant argued this appointment was unjustified and would cause prejudice and irreparable harm due to additional evaluation costs. The Appeals Board denied the petition for removal, finding the defendant failed to establish significant prejudice or irreparable harm, and that the ALJ acted within their authority under Labor Code section 5701. Removal is an extraordinary remedy not warranted in this instance.
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