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This case concerns an applicant's petition for removal from an order setting two workers' compensation cases for trial. The applicant argued the trial was improperly set due to timely objections, ongoing treatment, and defective readiness declarations, asserting prejudice. The WCJ's report recommended granting removal, acknowledging a need to review medical reports before setting trial. The Appeals Board granted removal, cancelled the trial, and ordered a new mandatory settlement conference to allow the judge to consider all evidence and arguments before deciding on a trial date.
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This case concerns an applicant's petition for removal from an order setting two workers' compensation cases for trial. The applicant argued the trial was improperly set due to timely objections, ongoing treatment, and defective readiness declarations, asserting prejudice. The WCJ's report recommended granting removal, acknowledging a need to review medical reports before setting trial. The Appeals Board granted removal, cancelled the trial, and ordered a new mandatory settlement conference to allow the judge to consider all evidence and arguments before deciding on a trial date.
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