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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for removal, finding it premature. The applicant sought removal based on alleged comments by the judge at a status conference regarding commutation methods and attorney fees, rather than an appealable order. The WCAB clarified that the judge merely continued the case to trial for further hearing on attorney fees. The applicant's grievance is not with a final decision or order, and reconsideration will be an adequate remedy after the trial.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for removal, finding it premature. The applicant sought removal based on alleged comments by the judge at a status conference regarding commutation methods and attorney fees, rather than an appealable order. The WCAB clarified that the judge merely continued the case to trial for further hearing on attorney fees. The applicant's grievance is not with a final decision or order, and reconsideration will be an adequate remedy after the trial.
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