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This case involves applicant Deborah Perez's petition to disqualify Workers' Compensation Judge George R. Ferris. Applicant's attorney alleged bias stemming from an incident on September 1, 2011, claiming the judge harbored enmity that would prejudice his clients. Judge Ferris reported that the incident would not influence his decisions, which would be based solely on evidence presented. The Appeals Board adopted the judge's report, found no reason to doubt his impartiality, and denied the petition for disqualification.
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This case involves applicant Deborah Perez's petition to disqualify Workers' Compensation Judge George R. Ferris. Applicant's attorney alleged bias stemming from an incident on September 1, 2011, claiming the judge harbored enmity that would prejudice his clients. Judge Ferris reported that the incident would not influence his decisions, which would be based solely on evidence presented. The Appeals Board adopted the judge's report, found no reason to doubt his impartiality, and denied the petition for disqualification.
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