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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ correctly denied the venue change petition as it failed to comply with procedural requirements. Either party may seek a venue change at the trial level upon proper petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCJ correctly denied the venue change petition as it failed to comply with procedural requirements. Either party may seek a venue change at the trial level upon proper petition.
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