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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for removal, which challenged an order vacating a submission based on alleged ex parte communication. This dismissal occurred because the parties subsequently entered into a Compromise and Release agreement, settling the case. The defendant's requested relief was mooted by the surgery and resulting change in applicant's disability status after the petition was filed. The matter was returned to the trial level for proceedings to approve the settlement.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for removal, which challenged an order vacating a submission based on alleged ex parte communication. This dismissal occurred because the parties subsequently entered into a Compromise and Release agreement, settling the case. The defendant's requested relief was mooted by the surgery and resulting change in applicant's disability status after the petition was filed. The matter was returned to the trial level for proceedings to approve the settlement.
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