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This case concerns a petition for removal filed by the applicant's attorney, seeking to overturn an order denying their request to be relieved as counsel. The petition was dismissed because it was not served on the applicant, who is considered a necessary party in such proceedings. Failure to serve all parties, as required by WCAB Rule 10850, is grounds for dismissal. Therefore, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition for removal.
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This case concerns a petition for removal filed by the applicant's attorney, seeking to overturn an order denying their request to be relieved as counsel. The petition was dismissed because it was not served on the applicant, who is considered a necessary party in such proceedings. Failure to serve all parties, as required by WCAB Rule 10850, is grounds for dismissal. Therefore, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition for removal.
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