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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order that took the case off calendar. The defendant argued this order caused substantial prejudice by preventing settlement discussions, discovery closure, and trial scheduling. The Board found merit in the defendant's claim that the applicant had not followed proper procedure for requesting a venue change. Consequently, the case is remanded for a Mandatory Settlement Conference to facilitate resolution.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order that took the case off calendar. The defendant argued this order caused substantial prejudice by preventing settlement discussions, discovery closure, and trial scheduling. The Board found merit in the defendant's claim that the applicant had not followed proper procedure for requesting a venue change. Consequently, the case is remanded for a Mandatory Settlement Conference to facilitate resolution.
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