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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board denied a petition for removal filed by the applicant. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm required for such an extraordinary remedy. Furthermore, the Board determined that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy should an adverse decision be issued later. The applicant can address discovery concerns with the WCJ during trial.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board denied a petition for removal filed by the applicant. The Board affirmed the Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) report, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm required for such an extraordinary remedy. Furthermore, the Board determined that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy should an adverse decision be issued later. The applicant can address discovery concerns with the WCJ during trial.
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