Alberto Antunez — ADJ12895067

Defendant MAT Services LLC, through its TPA American Claims Management, filed a Petition for Removal challenging an interlocutory ruling by the WCJ in the case of applicant Alberto Antunez. The Appeals Board considered the petition along with the WCJ's report on the merits of petitioner's arguments. The Board reiterated that removal is an extraordinary remedy granted only upon a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that the petitioner must demonstrate reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy if a final adverse decision issued. Finding neither requirement met, the Board denied the Petition for Removal and noted defendant may raise the issue with the trial judge.