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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied applicant's Petition for Removal because she failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. While the Board treated the petition as timely filed due to issues with service of the Notice of Hearing, it found that removal was not warranted. The Board noted that the applicant requested an expedited hearing on issues that were previously taken off calendar and not adequately specified, justifying the WCJ's decision to set a status conference instead. The Board also warned the applicant about potential vexatious litigant status.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied applicant's Petition for Removal because she failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. While the Board treated the petition as timely filed due to issues with service of the Notice of Hearing, it found that removal was not warranted. The Board noted that the applicant requested an expedited hearing on issues that were previously taken off calendar and not adequately specified, justifying the WCJ's decision to set a status conference instead. The Board also warned the applicant about potential vexatious litigant status.
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