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The applicant sought removal of a trial setting order, arguing it violated due process by scheduling a trial before discovery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the removal petition, finding no irreparable harm or substantial prejudice. The Board clarified that the trial was limited to the defendant's petition to dismiss due to the applicant's failure to attend depositions. Therefore, the trial would proceed as scheduled on the specific dismissal issue.
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The applicant sought removal of a trial setting order, arguing it violated due process by scheduling a trial before discovery. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the removal petition, finding no irreparable harm or substantial prejudice. The Board clarified that the trial was limited to the defendant's petition to dismiss due to the applicant's failure to attend depositions. Therefore, the trial would proceed as scheduled on the specific dismissal issue.
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