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The defendant sought removal of a case where the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) ALJ refused to approve a 0% permanent disability stipulation. The WCAB denied the removal petition because the defendant's petition was not verified, violating procedural rules. However, the WCAB clarified that removal is appropriate for actions causing significant prejudice, even without a final order. The WCAB remanded the case to the ALJ to properly consider the adequacy of the settlement, requiring written notice of any concerns.
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The defendant sought removal of a case where the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) ALJ refused to approve a 0% permanent disability stipulation. The WCAB denied the removal petition because the defendant's petition was not verified, violating procedural rules. However, the WCAB clarified that removal is appropriate for actions causing significant prejudice, even without a final order. The WCAB remanded the case to the ALJ to properly consider the adequacy of the settlement, requiring written notice of any concerns.
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