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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed from a non-final interlocutory order regarding discovery, not a substantive determination. The WCAB also denied removal, adopting the judge's reasoning that no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm was shown. While the WCAB disagreed with the judge's view on applicant's wife's party status, it found no violation warranting a replacement panel. The defendant can depose the PQME to address concerns about the wife's communication.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed from a non-final interlocutory order regarding discovery, not a substantive determination. The WCAB also denied removal, adopting the judge's reasoning that no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm was shown. While the WCAB disagreed with the judge's view on applicant's wife's party status, it found no violation warranting a replacement panel. The defendant can depose the PQME to address concerns about the wife's communication.
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