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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Elena Barragan's Petition for Removal, finding that removal is an extraordinary remedy and she failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which concluded that Barragan's petition to remove the PQME was already set for trial, and discovery remained open for her treating physician's reports. Therefore, reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision were issued.
ELENA BARRAGAN vs. PEP BOYS, CONSTITUTION STATE SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Elena Barragan's Petition for Removal, finding that removal is an extraordinary remedy and she failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, which concluded that Barragan's petition to remove the PQME was already set for trial, and discovery remained open for her treating physician's reports. Therefore, reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision were issued.
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