THELMA MANNING vs. CITY OF VACAVILLE; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By INNOVATIVE CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

The applicant sought reconsideration of a venue transfer order in a workers' compensation case. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition because the order transferring venue was not a final order, and thus not subject to reconsideration. Even if considered for removal, no significant prejudice or irreparable harm was demonstrated. The Board found that the defendant's timely objection to the applicant's chosen venue based on her attorney's location appropriately triggered a venue transfer to the county of the applicant's residence or place of injury.