Condit, Gwen

Applicant Gwen Condit filed a Petition for Removal challenging the WCJ's order continuing the Mandatory Settlement Conference from January 4, 2024 to February 8, 2024 because the pre-trial conference statement filed contained only the applicant attorney's signature. Applicant argued the continuance caused irreparable harm and significant prejudice by delaying benefits, especially since a prior joint pre-trial conference statement had been filed. Defendant did not file an Answer, and the WCJ recommended denial of removal. The Board found that applicant failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would be an adequate remedy if an adverse final decision later issued. The Board noted that the parties had jointly stipulated to continue the February MSC to April 25, 2024 but had still not completed the pre-trial conference statement, which itself caused further delay. The Petition for Removal was denied.