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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for removal, finding it untimely and lacking in demonstration of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCAB also denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of the WCJ, deeming the supporting declaration defective and the allegations unsubstantiated. The applicant alleged the WCJ showed bias and enmity, and failed to sanction the defendant for discovery issues. The WCAB concluded that reconsideration of the WCJ's final decision would be an adequate remedy.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for removal, finding it untimely and lacking in demonstration of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The WCAB also denied the applicant's petition for disqualification of the WCJ, deeming the supporting declaration defective and the allegations unsubstantiated. The applicant alleged the WCJ showed bias and enmity, and failed to sanction the defendant for discovery issues. The WCAB concluded that reconsideration of the WCJ's final decision would be an adequate remedy.
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