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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal and change of venue from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which the WCAB denied. The defendant argued that proceeding in San Francisco would cause substantial prejudice and irreparable harm due to witness travel inconvenience and the employer's need for constant caregiver presence. However, the WCAB found no such prejudice, adopting the judge's report which allowed defendant's witnesses to testify via deposition. The Board also noted the petition regarding an earlier venue order was untimely.
CANDIDA LUZ R. DE CASTELLANOS vs. CAROL MOSS SPIVAK, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for removal and change of venue from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which the WCAB denied. The defendant argued that proceeding in San Francisco would cause substantial prejudice and irreparable harm due to witness travel inconvenience and the employer's need for constant caregiver presence. However, the WCAB found no such prejudice, adopting the judge's report which allowed defendant's witnesses to testify via deposition. The Board also noted the petition regarding an earlier venue order was untimely.
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