STANLEY IGONI vs. COHERENT INC., MATRIX ABSENCE MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order vacating submission for further record development was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm to justify this extraordinary remedy. The defendant's arguments regarding applicant standing, subject matter jurisdiction, substantial evidence, and burden of proof were not addressed on their merits due to the procedural nature of the petitions. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision to further develop the record.