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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order vacating a prior approval of a Compromise and Release (C&R). The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no irreparable harm shown. However, the WCAB granted removal on its own motion due to procedural issues, specifically that the defendant was not afforded an opportunity to oppose the applicant's petition to set aside the C&R. The matter is returned to the trial level for a hearing to determine the adequacy of the C&R and the applicant's intent, requiring the applicant's personal attendance.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order vacating a prior approval of a Compromise and Release (C&R). The Board also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no irreparable harm shown. However, the WCAB granted removal on its own motion due to procedural issues, specifically that the defendant was not afforded an opportunity to oppose the applicant's petition to set aside the C&R. The matter is returned to the trial level for a hearing to determine the adequacy of the C&R and the applicant's intent, requiring the applicant's personal attendance.
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