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PanelDenied

Hansen, James

JAMES HANSEN, Applicant vs. PEPPER INVESTMENTS, INC., dba AANTEX PEST CONTROL; TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, administered by AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA, Defendants

ADJ number: ADJ18517862
Decision date: Sep 18, 2025
District office: Marina Del Rey
WCJ: —
Claim administrator: AmTrust North America (administering Technology Insurance Company)
Commissioners: JOSÉ H. RAZO, COMMISSIONER, ANNE SCHMITZ, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, KATHERINE WILLIAMS DODD, COMMISSIONER

LC §5903LC §5952LC §5313CCR §10955CCR §10761

Summary

Defendant Pepper Investments, Inc. (administered by AmTrust North America) filed a petition for removal challenging the WCJ's May 19, 2025 order setting the matter for trial, arguing that discovery was not yet complete. The WCAB panel considered the petition, applicant's answer, and the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, which recommended denial. The Board reiterated that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm, and that reconsideration would not be an adequate remedy. Finding that defendant could raise discovery and record-development issues at trial, the Board concluded no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm would result. The petition for removal was denied.

Issues

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Holding

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