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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Applicant's Petition for Removal as untimely. The petition sought to reverse an order denying a change of venue from San Jose to Santa Rosa, but it was filed nearly six months after the original order. The WCAB noted that while venue petitions require specific justification, the applicant's filing deadline had long passed. The Board also requested the defense provide case documentation due to the destruction of the physical file.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Applicant's Petition for Removal as untimely. The petition sought to reverse an order denying a change of venue from San Jose to Santa Rosa, but it was filed nearly six months after the original order. The WCAB noted that while venue petitions require specific justification, the applicant's filing deadline had long passed. The Board also requested the defense provide case documentation due to the destruction of the physical file.
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