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The defendant sought removal, challenging the WCJ's order to reopen discovery after trial had begun. The Appeals Board initially dismissed the removal petition as moot, believing the discovery dispute was resolved. However, the defendant asserted the dispute remained unresolved, prompting the Board to grant a new petition for removal. The Board rescinded its prior dismissal, denied the original removal petition without prejudice, and ordered the WCJ to hold an expeditious status conference to clarify the case's status and facilitate resolution.
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The defendant sought removal, challenging the WCJ's order to reopen discovery after trial had begun. The Appeals Board initially dismissed the removal petition as moot, believing the discovery dispute was resolved. However, the defendant asserted the dispute remained unresolved, prompting the Board to grant a new petition for removal. The Board rescinded its prior dismissal, denied the original removal petition without prejudice, and ordered the WCJ to hold an expeditious status conference to clarify the case's status and facilitate resolution.
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