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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding an order compelling attendance at a deposition and awarding costs. While the deposition itself is now moot, the Board found that the applicant was not given proper notice and opportunity to be heard regarding the award of costs. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for the judge to reconsider the costs after providing the applicant due process.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding an order compelling attendance at a deposition and awarding costs. While the deposition itself is now moot, the Board found that the applicant was not given proper notice and opportunity to be heard regarding the award of costs. Therefore, the matter is returned to the trial level for the judge to reconsider the costs after providing the applicant due process.
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