Douglas Pierce — ADJ2805730

Applicant Douglas Pierce sought removal of a non-final WCJ ruling in his claim against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (permissibly self-insured, administered by Helmsman Management Services). The WCAB panel reviewed the Petition for Removal alongside the WCJ's report and analysis of the merits. The Board reaffirmed that removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm and that reconsideration would not provide an adequate remedy. Finding that petitioner failed to make either showing, the panel denied removal and noted petitioner may refile a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed if necessary.