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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Russell Noel's Petition for Removal against the City of Fresno Police Department. The WCAB explained that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not met. Reconsideration was deemed an adequate remedy for any future adverse decisions, especially as the case would be reassigned to a new judge due to the previous judge's retirement. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Russell Noel's Petition for Removal against the City of Fresno Police Department. The WCAB explained that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, which was not met. Reconsideration was deemed an adequate remedy for any future adverse decisions, especially as the case would be reassigned to a new judge due to the previous judge's retirement. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied.
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