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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant's attorney petitioned to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) based on alleged enmity or bias stemming from a September 1, 2011 incident. The WCJ denied the allegations, assuring the Appeals Board that all decisions are based solely on evidence and that he would strive to ensure all litigants receive a fair hearing. The Workers' Compensation 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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In this workers' compensation case, the applicant's attorney petitioned to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) based on alleged enmity or bias stemming from a September 1, 2011 incident. The WCJ denied the allegations, assuring the Appeals Board that all decisions are based solely on evidence and that he would strive to ensure all litigants receive a fair hearing. The Workers' Compensation 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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