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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final order. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion, finding sufficient grounds for a change of venue. The venue was transferred to the Pomona district office due to the significant inconvenience and expense for four key witnesses residing near Pomona who would testify regarding the applicant's employment and injury notification defense. This decision acknowledges that while the initial petition lacked specific street addresses, the cumulative hardship on witnesses justified the venue change.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed against a non-final order. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion, finding sufficient grounds for a change of venue. The venue was transferred to the Pomona district office due to the significant inconvenience and expense for four key witnesses residing near Pomona who would testify regarding the applicant's employment and injury notification defense. This decision acknowledges that while the initial petition lacked specific street addresses, the cumulative hardship on witnesses justified the venue change.
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