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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Laquise Pierson's Petition for Removal regarding an order setting trial and closing discovery. Pierson argued trial was premature due to ongoing medical evaluations and an incomplete vocational assessment. The WCAB found that Pierson failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, as reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if her issues were raised and addressed before the trial judge. Therefore, the petition for this extraordinary remedy was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Laquise Pierson's Petition for Removal regarding an order setting trial and closing discovery. Pierson argued trial was premature due to ongoing medical evaluations and an incomplete vocational assessment. The WCAB found that Pierson failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, as reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if her issues were raised and addressed before the trial judge. Therefore, the petition for this extraordinary remedy was denied.
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