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The Applicant sought to disqualify the Workers' Compensation Judge, alleging bias based on a pre-trial chambers discussion where the Applicant felt the judge favored the defendant. The WCAB denied the petition because the Applicant's allegations were subjective beliefs without specific factual support to demonstrate bias. The Board also noted procedural non-compliance with WCAB Rule 10452. Therefore, the judge was not disqualified from presiding over the case.
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The Applicant sought to disqualify the Workers' Compensation Judge, alleging bias based on a pre-trial chambers discussion where the Applicant felt the judge favored the defendant. The WCAB denied the petition because the Applicant's allegations were subjective beliefs without specific factual support to demonstrate bias. The Board also noted procedural non-compliance with WCAB Rule 10452. Therefore, the judge was not disqualified from presiding over the case.
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