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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Reina Chur's petition for removal, overturning an order denying her request to change venue. The Board found good cause to transfer the case from Marina Del Rey to Los Angeles, citing financial hardship, continuity of records, and the fact that the applicant's attorney's office is located in Los Angeles. This decision aims to consolidate related claims for judicial economy and convenience, as the applicant has two other active cases against the same employer filed in the Los Angeles district office.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted applicant Reina Chur's petition for removal, overturning an order denying her request to change venue. The Board found good cause to transfer the case from Marina Del Rey to Los Angeles, citing financial hardship, continuity of records, and the fact that the applicant's attorney's office is located in Los Angeles. This decision aims to consolidate related claims for judicial economy and convenience, as the applicant has two other active cases against the same employer filed in the Los Angeles district office.
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