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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. The defendant sought removal of orders setting a mandatory settlement conference and denying a functional capacity evaluation, alleging irreparable harm from procedural errors. However, the Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the Board adopted the WCJ's report concluding reconsideration would be an adequate remedy.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal. The defendant sought removal of orders setting a mandatory settlement conference and denying a functional capacity evaluation, alleging irreparable harm from procedural errors. However, the Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable injury. Removal is an extraordinary remedy, and the Board adopted the WCJ's report concluding reconsideration would be an adequate remedy.
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