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This case involves a defendant's petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) due to her testimony as a witness in a separate criminal proceeding concerning the applicant. The defendant argued the WCJ was a material witness, expressed an opinion on the merits, or had a doubtful capacity for impartiality. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding her testimony, given under subpoena, did not demonstrate bias nor constituted an unqualified opinion on the case's merits, as she merely explained legal principles. One Commissioner dissented, believing the WCJ's testimony on the impact of the applicant's fraud conviction created an appearance of bias and prejudged the merits of a pending dismissal petition.
HERIBERTO GUILLEN vs. INFINITY STAFFING; AGGCAP INSURANCE, administered by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in San Jose. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Jose.
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This case involves a defendant's petition to disqualify a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) due to her testimony as a witness in a separate criminal proceeding concerning the applicant. The defendant argued the WCJ was a material witness, expressed an opinion on the merits, or had a doubtful capacity for impartiality. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding her testimony, given under subpoena, did not demonstrate bias nor constituted an unqualified opinion on the case's merits, as she merely explained legal principles. One Commissioner dissented, believing the WCJ's testimony on the impact of the applicant's fraud conviction created an appearance of bias and prejudged the merits of a pending dismissal petition.
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