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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order to change venue from Fresno to Bakersfield. While the Board found no good cause for the venue change based on convenience and prior trial proceedings, it acknowledged the Presiding Judge's concerns about the appearance of bias in Fresno. Therefore, the Board ordered a judge from outside the Fresno district to preside over the trial to ensure impartiality.
JOHNNY W. NELUM vs. CITY OF FRESNO, Permissibly SelfInsured, as administered by AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS ADMINISTRATORS is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for removal, rescinding an order to change venue from Fresno to Bakersfield. While the Board found no good cause for the venue change based on convenience and prior trial proceedings, it acknowledged the Presiding Judge's concerns about the appearance of bias in Fresno. Therefore, the Board ordered a judge from outside the Fresno district to preside over the trial to ensure impartiality.
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