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This case concerns a dispute over venue for a workers' compensation claim. The applicant initially filed in Van Nuys based on her attorney's location. The defendant timely objected and requested a transfer to Sacramento, citing Labor Code section 5501.5(c), which mandates a venue change under these circumstances. The WCAB granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding that forcing the defendant to attend a status conference on the venue issue in Van Nuys would cause substantial prejudice. The WCAB rescinded the prior order and granted the venue change to Sacramento.
LISA GALINDO vs. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted By YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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This case concerns a dispute over venue for a workers' compensation claim. The applicant initially filed in Van Nuys based on her attorney's location. The defendant timely objected and requested a transfer to Sacramento, citing Labor Code section 5501.5(c), which mandates a venue change under these circumstances. The WCAB granted the defendant's Petition for Removal, finding that forcing the defendant to attend a status conference on the venue issue in Van Nuys would cause substantial prejudice. The WCAB rescinded the prior order and granted the venue change to Sacramento.
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