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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant hospital's petition for removal, reversing an earlier denial of their venue change request. The defendant argued their objection to the Marina Del Rey venue was timely filed within 30 days of receiving the adjudication case number and venue notice. The Board found the objection was indeed filed on the 30th day after the defendant's claims administrator received notice. Consequently, venue was changed to the Bakersfield district office, as required by statute when an objection is timely.
MARILYN VIELMA vs. BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DIGNITY HEALTH c/o SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant hospital's petition for removal, reversing an earlier denial of their venue change request. The defendant argued their objection to the Marina Del Rey venue was timely filed within 30 days of receiving the adjudication case number and venue notice. The Board found the objection was indeed filed on the 30th day after the defendant's claims administrator received notice. Consequently, venue was changed to the Bakersfield district office, as required by statute when an objection is timely.
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