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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. While the defendant filed a timely objection to the Declaration of Readiness in one case, they failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in completing discovery across all five related cases. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the defendant did not meet the high standards required for its granting. The denial means the cases will proceed without further discovery delays sought by the defendant.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. While the defendant filed a timely objection to the Declaration of Readiness in one case, they failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in completing discovery across all five related cases. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the defendant did not meet the high standards required for its granting. The denial means the cases will proceed without further discovery delays sought by the defendant.
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