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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The defendant sought reconsideration of an order denying a change of venue from San Francisco to Sacramento due to witness convenience. The WCAB found the order denying the venue change was not a final order and thus not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the WCAB adopted the PWCJ's reasoning to deny removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable injury to the defendant.
GREGORY KISTLER (Deceased) MEREDITH KISTLER vs. KODIAK UNION ROOFING, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration and denied their petition for removal. The defendant sought reconsideration of an order denying a change of venue from San Francisco to Sacramento due to witness convenience. The WCAB found the order denying the venue change was not a final order and thus not subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the WCAB adopted the PWCJ's reasoning to deny removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable injury to the defendant.
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