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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the Applicant's Petition for Removal in this case. Removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that cannot be remedied by reconsideration. The WCAB found that the Applicant failed to demonstrate such harm, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The Board recommended scheduling a conference to determine how best to develop the record and discuss settlement disclosures.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the Applicant's Petition for Removal in this case. Removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm that cannot be remedied by reconsideration. The WCAB found that the Applicant failed to demonstrate such harm, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The Board recommended scheduling a conference to determine how best to develop the record and discuss settlement disclosures.
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