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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order for sanctions against applicant's attorney, Ms. Otero, due to insufficient evidence and an appearance of bias by the WCJ. The Board disqualified the WCJ based on her lengthy past employment and personal relationship with Ms. Otero's firm, creating a reasonable doubt about her impartiality. Consequently, the cases are reassigned to a new WCJ for further proceedings.
Barbara Nakatani vs. Coco's Restaurant, California Restaurant Mutual Benefit Corporation is a workers' compensation case decided in Pomona. 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 Pomona.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order for sanctions against applicant's attorney, Ms. Otero, due to insufficient evidence and an appearance of bias by the WCJ. The Board disqualified the WCJ based on her lengthy past employment and personal relationship with Ms. Otero's firm, creating a reasonable doubt about her impartiality. Consequently, the cases are reassigned to a new WCJ for further proceedings.
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