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Defendant sought removal of this workers' compensation case, alleging the WCJ's statements showed bias against them and would cause prejudice. The Appeals Board denied the petition, agreeing with the WCJ that the statements were preliminary remarks based on submitted evidence. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring proof of significant prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to establish. Defendant also did not follow proper disqualification procedures.
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Defendant sought removal of this workers' compensation case, alleging the WCJ's statements showed bias against them and would cause prejudice. The Appeals Board denied the petition, agreeing with the WCJ that the statements were preliminary remarks based on submitted evidence. The Board emphasized that removal is an extraordinary remedy requiring proof of significant prejudice or irreparable harm, which the defendant failed to establish. Defendant also did not follow proper disqualification procedures.
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