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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. The defendant sought to reverse an order that deferred rulings on discovery and other motions to the trial judge at a mandatory settlement conference. The Board found no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to the defendant, as required for removal, despite the defendant's claim of incomplete discovery. The case is returned to the trial level for rescheduling.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. The defendant sought to reverse an order that deferred rulings on discovery and other motions to the trial judge at a mandatory settlement conference. The Board found no significant prejudice or irreparable harm to the defendant, as required for removal, despite the defendant's claim of incomplete discovery. The case is returned to the trial level for rescheduling.
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