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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal to review an order changing the venue of the case. The Board found that the applicant failed to demonstrate good cause for the venue change under Labor Code section 5501.6. Specifically, the applicant's petition did not adequately identify witnesses, their addresses, or the substance of their testimony as required by statute. The Board rescinded the order changing venue and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine if good cause exists.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal to review an order changing the venue of the case. The Board found that the applicant failed to demonstrate good cause for the venue change under Labor Code section 5501.6. Specifically, the applicant's petition did not adequately identify witnesses, their addresses, or the substance of their testimony as required by statute. The Board rescinded the order changing venue and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine if good cause exists.
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