IVAN SANCHEZ vs. NATIVE FOODS CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Ivan Sanchez's Petition for Removal. The WCAB found that the venue of hearings is determined by the Division of Workers' Compensation based on available resources, not solely by the applicant's preferred district office. Furthermore, the WCAB noted that CourtCall is an available option for remote appearances. Finally, the petition was procedurally defective as it was unverified, providing an independent basis for denial.