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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Uber's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's order denying their petition to dismiss was not a final order. The WCAB also denied Uber's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board held that due process requires a hearing on the merits of the dismissal petition, not premature appellate review. Therefore, the dismissal petition must be litigated at the trial level.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Uber's petition for reconsideration because the WCJ's order denying their petition to dismiss was not a final order. The WCAB also denied Uber's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The Board held that due process requires a hearing on the merits of the dismissal petition, not premature appellate review. Therefore, the dismissal petition must be litigated at the trial level.
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