Steve Soria — ADJ10465371

In this cumulative trauma claim, applicant Steve Soria's matter was set for trial on February 18, 2026 to proceed against remaining defendant Neal Electric. Defendant E. Light Electric/Travelers filed a petition for removal, contending that applicant had already settled his claim, including claims against Neal Electric, via a Compromise and Release (C&R). The problem identified was that although Neal Electric was included as a party in the December 15, 2025 Order Approving C&R, Neal Electric did not appear to have signed or been a party to the C&R agreement itself. The Board granted removal, finding an adequate record was needed to determine whether the Order Approving C&R should be set aside or corrected. As its Decision After Removal, the Board rescinded the February 18, 2026 trial-setting order and returned the matter to the trial level for a mandatory settlement conference to create a record.