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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Sunalp Laser Vision's petition for removal of an order appointing an Independent Medical Evaluator (IME). Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will occur. The Board found no such prejudice, as the issue could be addressed at trial, and reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision is issued. Therefore, the petition was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Sunalp Laser Vision's petition for removal of an order appointing an Independent Medical Evaluator (IME). Removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only when substantial prejudice or irreparable harm will occur. The Board found no such prejudice, as the issue could be addressed at trial, and reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision is issued. Therefore, the petition was denied.
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