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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Defendant's Petition for Removal because it did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board found that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision occurred. Furthermore, the issues raised in the Petition to Dismiss can be addressed at the upcoming hearing. The Board expressed no opinion on whether filing a declaration of readiness activates the case for hearing under WCAB Rule 10582.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Defendant's Petition for Removal because it did not demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board found that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision occurred. Furthermore, the issues raised in the Petition to Dismiss can be addressed at the upcoming hearing. The Board expressed no opinion on whether filing a declaration of readiness activates the case for hearing under WCAB Rule 10582.
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