Taylor Shuey — ADJ14242860

Applicant Taylor Shuey filed an Application for Adjudication of Claim on February 11, 2021, against the City of Redlands Police Department (administered by AdminSure), and the District Office served the TPA on February 12, 2021. Defendant dated a Petition for Change of Venue March 2, 2021, objecting to venue based on applicant's attorney's principal place of business, but the EAMS file reflected the petition as filed August 12, 2021. The PWCJ denied the petition as untimely under Labor Code section 5501.5 and for insufficient evidence under section 5501.6. Defendant sought removal, asserting via verified petition that it mailed the petition by certified mail on March 2, 2021, and post office confirmation showed receipt by the WCAB on March 11, 2021. The Board granted removal, rescinded the order, and returned the matter to the trial level for the PWCJ to determine whether the petition was timely filed within 30 days of the employer's receipt of the Notice of Application.