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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final order, which is not permissible under Labor Code. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge and finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Furthermore, the WCAB admonished the defendant's attorney for filing a potentially frivolous petition that improperly halted proceedings. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, and removal was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final order, which is not permissible under Labor Code. The WCAB also denied the petition for removal, adopting the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge and finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. Furthermore, the WCAB admonished the defendant's attorney for filing a potentially frivolous petition that improperly halted proceedings. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, and removal was denied.
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