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This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) due to alleged bias against the applicant's attorney. The applicant's attorney claimed the WCJ demonstrated enmity after a September 1, 2011 incident, which would prejudice his clients. The WCJ submitted a report stating that the incident would not affect his impartiality and that all decisions are based on evidence. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no reason to doubt the WCJ's assurance of fairness.
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This case involves a petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) due to alleged bias against the applicant's attorney. The applicant's attorney claimed the WCJ demonstrated enmity after a September 1, 2011 incident, which would prejudice his clients. The WCJ submitted a report stating that the incident would not affect his impartiality and that all decisions are based on evidence. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding no reason to doubt the WCJ's assurance of fairness.
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