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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm if removal was denied. The defendant's due diligence in obtaining a vocational expert report was deferred to the trial judge, who would also consider admitting the report. The Board concluded reconsideration would be an adequate remedy should an adverse decision issue later.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the Board found no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm if removal was denied. The defendant's due diligence in obtaining a vocational expert report was deferred to the trial judge, who would also consider admitting the report. The Board concluded reconsideration would be an adequate remedy should an adverse decision issue later.
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