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The Appeals Board granted removal of an Order taking a matter off calendar regarding California Insurance Company's (CIC) joinder. CIC was improperly joined as a defendant, and its timely objection was voided without a hearing, denying due process. This deprivation caused significant prejudice and irreparable harm, making reconsideration an inadequate remedy. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on CIC's joinder.
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The Appeals Board granted removal of an Order taking a matter off calendar regarding California Insurance Company's (CIC) joinder. CIC was improperly joined as a defendant, and its timely objection was voided without a hearing, denying due process. This deprivation caused significant prejudice and irreparable harm, making reconsideration an inadequate remedy. The matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on CIC's joinder.
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