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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for removal and rescinded an order denying a change of venue. The defendant argued its venue objection was timely as it never received the initial Notice of Application, which triggers the objection period. The WCAB found that its inability to verify the sending of the Notice of Application created prejudice for the defendant. Therefore, the case was remanded to determine when the defendant first received notice of the case number and venue.
CHRIS BENAVIDES vs. COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for removal and rescinded an order denying a change of venue. The defendant argued its venue objection was timely as it never received the initial Notice of Application, which triggers the objection period. The WCAB found that its inability to verify the sending of the Notice of Application created prejudice for the defendant. Therefore, the case was remanded to determine when the defendant first received notice of the case number and venue.
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