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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Edith Tupas's petition for removal seeking to disqualify the judge, have a judge attend her deposition, and prevent dismissal of her case. The Board found no sufficient grounds to disqualify the judge and noted the applicant's prior petition for a judge at her deposition was denied. Additionally, the Board found the removal request premature and lacked a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The applicant was reminded that failure to appear at her deposition could lead to a suspension of benefits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Edith Tupas's petition for removal seeking to disqualify the judge, have a judge attend her deposition, and prevent dismissal of her case. The Board found no sufficient grounds to disqualify the judge and noted the applicant's prior petition for a judge at her deposition was denied. Additionally, the Board found the removal request premature and lacked a showing of substantial prejudice or irreparable harm. The applicant was reminded that failure to appear at her deposition could lead to a suspension of benefits.
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