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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for disqualification of a judge, finding no evidence of bias. The Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, as it was filed against a non-final procedural order. However, the Board granted the lien claimant's petition for removal and rescinded the judge's order compelling the lien claimant's representative to appear, due to procedural issues regarding potential sanctions. The matter was returned to the judge for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for disqualification of a judge, finding no evidence of bias. The Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, as it was filed against a non-final procedural order. However, the Board granted the lien claimant's petition for removal and rescinded the judge's order compelling the lien claimant's representative to appear, due to procedural issues regarding potential sanctions. The matter was returned to the judge for further proceedings consistent with the Board's opinion.
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