Burgos Martinez, Fernando

Applicant Fernando Burgos Martinez was injured while employed by Paige, Inc., insured by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. A party (the petitioner) filed a Petition for Removal challenging the WCJ's ruling to continue the matter. The Appeals Board, relying on the WCJ's report and analysis of the merits, found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if a final adverse decision later issued. The Board denied the Petition for Removal and additionally admonished the parties to maintain civility and proper decorum during remote hearings, noting concern over a defendant's threat to appeal the continuance ruling and perceived lack of decorum.