CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jesus Ayala's petition for reconsideration because it was not taken from a "final" order, as it only addressed an intermediate procedural or evidentiary issue. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only in exceptional circumstances. Therefore, the petition seeking both reconsideration and removal was denied.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Jesus Ayala's petition for reconsideration because it was not taken from a "final" order, as it only addressed an intermediate procedural or evidentiary issue. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, finding no showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only in exceptional circumstances. Therefore, the petition seeking both reconsideration and removal was denied.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.