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LESLEY KESSER vs. SANTA ROSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, REDWOOD EMPIRE SCHOOLS INSURANCE GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's minute orders concerning discovery closure were not final orders. Treating the petition as a Petition for Removal, the WCAB denied it, finding the defendant failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The defendant's attempt to reopen discovery and depose a PQME was thus unsuccessful. The WCAB affirmed the WCJ's decision on discovery limitations.