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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the challenged WCJ order compelling the production of claims records was not a final order. However, the WCAB granted removal on its own motion, rescinded the order, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action was taken because the defendant demonstrated significant prejudice and irreparable harm from discovery requests that were vague, overbroad, and potentially violated attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrines, failing to show good cause or materiality.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the challenged WCJ order compelling the production of claims records was not a final order. However, the WCAB granted removal on its own motion, rescinded the order, and returned the matter to the trial level. This action was taken because the defendant demonstrated significant prejudice and irreparable harm from discovery requests that were vague, overbroad, and potentially violated attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrines, failing to show good cause or materiality.
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