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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration of an order denying a change of venue. However, the Board granted removal and changed venue to San Bernardino based on the employer demonstrating good cause for witness convenience under Labor Code § 5501.6(b). The Board found the employer complied with statutory requirements by identifying witnesses and the substance of their testimony, and the applicant failed to properly object to the venue change. Therefore, the case will now proceed in the San Bernardino District Office.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the employer's petition for reconsideration of an order denying a change of venue. However, the Board granted removal and changed venue to San Bernardino based on the employer demonstrating good cause for witness convenience under Labor Code § 5501.6(b). The Board found the employer complied with statutory requirements by identifying witnesses and the substance of their testimony, and the applicant failed to properly object to the venue change. Therefore, the case will now proceed in the San Bernardino District Office.
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