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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sought to change venue from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The initial venue was based on her former attorney's location, but the applicant lives, worked, and was injured in Santa Barbara County, where her current attorney also practices. The Appeals Board granted removal, finding that the Santa Barbara "satellite office" functions as a full trial court office. Therefore, venue was changed to Santa Barbara, as statutory criteria for venue are met and substantial prejudice would result from maintaining the current location.
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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant sought to change venue from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara. The initial venue was based on her former attorney's location, but the applicant lives, worked, and was injured in Santa Barbara County, where her current attorney also practices. The Appeals Board granted removal, finding that the Santa Barbara "satellite office" functions as a full trial court office. Therefore, venue was changed to Santa Barbara, as statutory criteria for venue are met and substantial prejudice would result from maintaining the current location.
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