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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant employer's petition for reconsideration and denied its request for removal. The employer sought to change the venue of the workers' compensation claim from Los Angeles to Grover Beach. The Board found the order denying the change of venue was not a final order subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the employer failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm to warrant removal. The Board also noted the employer's insufficient justification for a venue change based on witness convenience.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant employer's petition for reconsideration and denied its request for removal. The employer sought to change the venue of the workers' compensation claim from Los Angeles to Grover Beach. The Board found the order denying the change of venue was not a final order subject to reconsideration. Furthermore, the employer failed to demonstrate significant prejudice or irreparable harm to warrant removal. The Board also noted the employer's insufficient justification for a venue change based on witness convenience.
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