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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Anthem Blue Cross's Petition for Removal, agreeing with the Workers' Compensation Judge's report. The Board found that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not demonstrated. The Petition for Removal was deemed premature as Anthem Blue Cross is not yet a formal party to the underlying cases and the employer appears to have not yet refused to comply with discovery. Reconsideration will serve as an adequate remedy if future issues arise.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Anthem Blue Cross's Petition for Removal, agreeing with the Workers' Compensation Judge's report. The Board found that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not demonstrated. The Petition for Removal was deemed premature as Anthem Blue Cross is not yet a formal party to the underlying cases and the employer appears to have not yet refused to comply with discovery. Reconsideration will serve as an adequate remedy if future issues arise.
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