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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal because it is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not met. The WCAB noted that the petition was premature as there was no specific WCJ order on the matter, meaning reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. Additionally, a lien claimant's objection was not considered as it was an unauthorized supplemental pleading. Therefore, the Petition for Removal was dismissed without reaching its merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal because it is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not met. The WCAB noted that the petition was premature as there was no specific WCJ order on the matter, meaning reconsideration would be an adequate remedy. Additionally, a lien claimant's objection was not considered as it was an unauthorized supplemental pleading. Therefore, the Petition for Removal was dismissed without reaching its merits.
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