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The applicant sought reconsideration or removal after discovery was closed and a hearing was set by different judges following a Mandatory Settlement Conference. The Board dismissed the reconsideration petition, finding the order setting the hearing was not a final order. Removal was denied because the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and further discovery issues are to be addressed by the assigned judge at the hearing. The Board noted the repeal of a former rule regarding judge reassignment.
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The applicant sought reconsideration or removal after discovery was closed and a hearing was set by different judges following a Mandatory Settlement Conference. The Board dismissed the reconsideration petition, finding the order setting the hearing was not a final order. Removal was denied because the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and further discovery issues are to be addressed by the assigned judge at the hearing. The Board noted the repeal of a former rule regarding judge reassignment.
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