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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, which sought to reverse an order to return multiple cases to Agreed Medical Evaluators. The defendant argued irreparable harm from paying for additional evaluations and prejudice from delays. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which are required for removal as it is an extraordinary remedy. The Board also noted logistical details regarding venue for the applicant's ten cases.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, which sought to reverse an order to return multiple cases to Agreed Medical Evaluators. The defendant argued irreparable harm from paying for additional evaluations and prejudice from delays. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which are required for removal as it is an extraordinary remedy. The Board also noted logistical details regarding venue for the applicant's ten cases.
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