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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, which sought to overturn a judge's denial of her venue change request. The applicant argued for a venue change to Stockton, citing her new residence, her adjuster's location, and potential future litigation in Stockton. However, the Board found no good cause for the requested change, concluding that the applicant's attorney's convenience, not the applicant's hardship, was the primary motivation. Granting the petition would undermine the statutory provisions for venue changes when the initial venue is based solely on attorney convenience and the employer objects.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's Petition for Removal, which sought to overturn a judge's denial of her venue change request. The applicant argued for a venue change to Stockton, citing her new residence, her adjuster's location, and potential future litigation in Stockton. However, the Board found no good cause for the requested change, concluding that the applicant's attorney's convenience, not the applicant's hardship, was the primary motivation. Granting the petition would undermine the statutory provisions for venue changes when the initial venue is based solely on attorney convenience and the employer objects.
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