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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Removal in this case because it was untimely filed. The petition was submitted more than 25 days after the May 14, 2013 decision, violating procedural rules. Even if timely, the WCAB would have denied removal as it is an extraordinary remedy not warranted by a lack of substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. Therefore, the petition was dismissed by order of the WCAB.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Removal in this case because it was untimely filed. The petition was submitted more than 25 days after the May 14, 2013 decision, violating procedural rules. Even if timely, the WCAB would have denied removal as it is an extraordinary remedy not warranted by a lack of substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. Therefore, the petition was dismissed by order of the WCAB.
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