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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to demonstrate. The defendant's objection to setting the case for trial was overruled by the WCJ, and their petition for removal was found to be timely filed. However, the Board determined that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if an adverse decision is ultimately issued.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to demonstrate. The defendant's objection to setting the case for trial was overruled by the WCJ, and their petition for removal was found to be timely filed. However, the Board determined that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if an adverse decision is ultimately issued.
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