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This case involves an applicant's petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) due to alleged bias stemming from a prior incident. The applicant's attorney claimed the WCJ harbored enmity and would prejudice his clients. The WCJ, in his report, stated the incident would not affect his impartiality and all cases are decided on evidence. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report and denied the disqualification petition, finding no reason to doubt the WCJ's impartiality.
CON HOWE vs. AMERIGAS by SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves an applicant's petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) due to alleged bias stemming from a prior incident. The applicant's attorney claimed the WCJ harbored enmity and would prejudice his clients. The WCJ, in his report, stated the incident would not affect his impartiality and all cases are decided on evidence. The Appeals Board adopted the WCJ's report and denied the disqualification petition, finding no reason to doubt the WCJ's impartiality.
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