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This case involves a Petition for Removal that was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The WCAB found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be inadequate. The underlying dispute concerns discovery rulings made during a supervised deposition, specifically regarding the admissibility of questions about the applicant's social security number and education. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) who also recommended denial, finding the petition lacked merit and that the issues could be addressed through reconsideration.
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This case involves a Petition for Removal that was denied by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The WCAB found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be inadequate. The underlying dispute concerns discovery rulings made during a supervised deposition, specifically regarding the admissibility of questions about the applicant's social security number and education. The WCAB adopted the reasoning of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) who also recommended denial, finding the petition lacked merit and that the issues could be addressed through reconsideration.
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