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This case concerns a defendant's petition for removal to prevent a deposition of their claims examiner regarding medical treatment issues. The defendant argued substantial prejudice and irreparable harm due to expense, mootness, and impact on the examiner's time, also alleging bad faith discovery tactics. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied removal, emphasizing it is an extraordinary remedy. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be inadequate.
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This case concerns a defendant's petition for removal to prevent a deposition of their claims examiner regarding medical treatment issues. The defendant argued substantial prejudice and irreparable harm due to expense, mootness, and impact on the examiner's time, also alleging bad faith discovery tactics. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied removal, emphasizing it is an extraordinary remedy. The Board found the defendant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, or that reconsideration would be inadequate.
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