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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal in this case. The defendant sought to amend an order that continued issues of temporary disability and penalties to trial. The Board found that the "issues" struck by the judge were merely factual statements, not determinative issues themselves. Given the ample time that had passed since the initial deferral order, the Board found no significant prejudice to the defendant in proceeding to trial.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's Petition for Removal in this case. The defendant sought to amend an order that continued issues of temporary disability and penalties to trial. The Board found that the "issues" struck by the judge were merely factual statements, not determinative issues themselves. Given the ample time that had passed since the initial deferral order, the Board found no significant prejudice to the defendant in proceeding to trial.
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