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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying dismissal was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and noting the applicant was cooperating with treatment and discovery. The WCAB strongly admonished applicant's attorney for failing to appear at scheduled proceedings and not traveling to Fresno, recommending the judge consider sanctions. The cases remain open for further proceedings at the trial level.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying dismissal was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and noting the applicant was cooperating with treatment and discovery. The WCAB strongly admonished applicant's attorney for failing to appear at scheduled proceedings and not traveling to Fresno, recommending the judge consider sanctions. The cases remain open for further proceedings at the trial level.
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