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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an order staying discovery pending a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC). The defendant argued the stay caused irreparable harm, preventing them from discovering the impact of the applicant's recent back surgery. The Appeals Board granted removal, agreeing that the premature closure of discovery would cause prejudice. They returned the case to the trial level to expedite an MSC for a proper determination on additional discovery.
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In this workers' compensation case, the defendant sought removal of an order staying discovery pending a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC). The defendant argued the stay caused irreparable harm, preventing them from discovering the impact of the applicant's recent back surgery. The Appeals Board granted removal, agreeing that the premature closure of discovery would cause prejudice. They returned the case to the trial level to expedite an MSC for a proper determination on additional discovery.
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