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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of San Diego's Petition for Removal, affirming the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. The County sought removal to conduct further defense discovery, claiming prejudice from the trial being set. However, the Board found the County had repeatedly represented readiness for trial, failed to diligently pursue discovery regarding prior injuries or vocational experts, and offered no substantial good cause for the requested delay. The Board concluded the cases should remain on the trial calendar.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of San Diego's Petition for Removal, affirming the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. The County sought removal to conduct further defense discovery, claiming prejudice from the trial being set. However, the Board found the County had repeatedly represented readiness for trial, failed to diligently pursue discovery regarding prior injuries or vocational experts, and offered no substantial good cause for the requested delay. The Board concluded the cases should remain on the trial calendar.
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