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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal challenging discovery closure orders issued by a workers' compensation judge (WCJ). The defendant argued that closing discovery prematurely would cause significant prejudice. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the removal, finding the WCJ erred in believing a peremptory challenge to their role prevented them from issuing discovery orders. The WCAB amended the original orders to allow the originally permitted discovery while otherwise affirming the WCJ's decisions.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal challenging discovery closure orders issued by a workers' compensation judge (WCJ). The defendant argued that closing discovery prematurely would cause significant prejudice. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the removal, finding the WCJ erred in believing a peremptory challenge to their role prevented them from issuing discovery orders. The WCAB amended the original orders to allow the originally permitted discovery while otherwise affirming the WCJ's decisions.
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