Monti, Kevin

Defendant Intren, LLC, insured by ACE American Insurance Company and administered by ESIS, filed a petition for removal challenging the WCJ's October 23, 2025 order setting the matter for trial, arguing that discovery was not yet complete. The WCAB panel reviewed the petition, applicant's answer, and the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, which recommended denial. The Board reiterated that removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm and a demonstration that reconsideration would not be an adequate remedy. The Board found that defendant could raise the issue of further development of the record at trial, where a formal record could be created. The petition for removal was denied.