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Applicant George Martinez filed a petition seeking disqualification of the workers' compensation judge (WCJ), alleging various procedural unfairnesses and racism during a discrimination trial. The WCJ recommended denial of the petition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding Martinez failed to specify grounds for disqualification as required by statute and board rule. The WCAB found no evidence to support the allegations of bias or racism against the WCJ. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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Applicant George Martinez filed a petition seeking disqualification of the workers' compensation judge (WCJ), alleging various procedural unfairnesses and racism during a discrimination trial. The WCJ recommended denial of the petition. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding Martinez failed to specify grounds for disqualification as required by statute and board rule. The WCAB found no evidence to support the allegations of bias or racism against the WCJ. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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