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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's decision. Removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The applicant failed to demonstrate this, as the WCJ's report indicated that any need for further discovery could be addressed at trial. Reconsideration remains an adequate remedy if an adverse decision is ultimately issued.
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The Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, upholding the WCJ's decision. Removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The applicant failed to demonstrate this, as the WCJ's report indicated that any need for further discovery could be addressed at trial. Reconsideration remains an adequate remedy if an adverse decision is ultimately issued.
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