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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, overturning a previous order that consolidated two workers' compensation cases in San Luis Obispo. The Board found that venue should be proper in Santa Barbara, where the applicant resides, the employer is located, and the injuries occurred. As the Santa Barbara office was available and the applicant initially sought that venue, the Board ordered the cases transferred and consolidated there. This decision prioritizes the statutory venue requirements over the administrative law judge's recommendation for judicial economy.
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The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, overturning a previous order that consolidated two workers' compensation cases in San Luis Obispo. The Board found that venue should be proper in Santa Barbara, where the applicant resides, the employer is located, and the injuries occurred. As the Santa Barbara office was available and the applicant initially sought that venue, the Board ordered the cases transferred and consolidated there. This decision prioritizes the statutory venue requirements over the administrative law judge's recommendation for judicial economy.
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