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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, finding no good cause. The applicant claimed the mandatory settlement conference was wrongly continued, causing prejudice due to homelessness. However, the applicant had previously declared discovery complete but then admitted otherwise at the hearing. The Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation, noting the applicant's contradictory statements and the need for a complete record.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, finding no good cause. The applicant claimed the mandatory settlement conference was wrongly continued, causing prejudice due to homelessness. However, the applicant had previously declared discovery complete but then admitted otherwise at the hearing. The Board adopted the WCJ's recommendation, noting the applicant's contradictory statements and the need for a complete record.
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