Gerardo Montiel — ADJ12795755

Defendant Spec Formliners, insured by State National Insurance Company and adjusted by Cannon Cochran Management Services, filed a Petition for Removal challenging a WCJ's July 7, 2021 interlocutory order. The Appeals Board denied removal, finding that petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial prejudice or irreparable harm or that reconsideration would be an inadequate remedy. The Board agreed the applicant could raise the issue of additional QMEs with the trial judge but corrected the WCJ's characterization that final findings had been made, clarifying that the July 7, 2021 Minutes of Hearing contained only non-final, interlocutory orders. The Board also cautioned applicant's attorney to ensure proper service at the correct address in the Official Address Record.