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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. The WCAB noted the defendant's change of venue petition was untimely under Labor Code section 5501.5(c). Parties are advised to seek a venue change at the trial level if appropriate.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying order denying a change of venue was not a final order. The WCAB also denied the defendant's petition for removal, finding no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm justifying this extraordinary remedy. The WCAB noted the defendant's change of venue petition was untimely under Labor Code section 5501.5(c). Parties are advised to seek a venue change at the trial level if appropriate.
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