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This case involves the defendant's Petition for Removal after a WCJ denied their request to compel a continued deposition of the applicant in Oregon. The defendant argued prejudice due to potential travel costs for their attorney if the deposition remained in California. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy and reconsideration would be adequate to address future decisions on discovery. The parties were encouraged to resolve discovery disputes informally.
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This case involves the defendant's Petition for Removal after a WCJ denied their request to compel a continued deposition of the applicant in Oregon. The defendant argued prejudice due to potential travel costs for their attorney if the deposition remained in California. However, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition, finding no significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy and reconsideration would be adequate to address future decisions on discovery. The parties were encouraged to resolve discovery disputes informally.
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