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Regular DecisionPetition for Disqualification

MICHAEL GARCIA vs. CTEC, INC.; CIGA FOR INDUSTRIAL INDEMITY/FREMONT; COVER-TECH, INC.; WANTZ EQUIPMENT CO.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND; GERLAD WALBURG; STATE FARM; ARCO AM/PM; ZENITH INSURANCE CO.

Filed: Mar 13, 2025
Sacramento
ADJ3006563; ADJ2512405; ADJ7197475; ADJ15625557; ADJ1164291; ADJ862254; ADJ2541408; ADJ1046449; ADJ3981124; ADJ3034703; ADJ18423850

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Michael Garcia's Petition for Disqualification, adopting the report of Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Noah W. Tempkin. The petition sought to disqualify WCJ Tempkin, alleging bias and fraud. The WCAB found that Mr. Garcia failed to present specific facts to support his disqualification claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 641. Additionally, the petition was found to contain numerous impermissible attachments, which were subsequently removed. The WCAB admonished the applicant to adhere to its rules in future filings.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Michael Garcia's Petition for Disqualification, adopting the report of Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Noah W. Tempkin. The petition sought to disqualify WCJ Tempkin, alleging bias and fraud. The WCAB found that Mr. Garcia failed to present specific facts to support his disqualification claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 641. Additionally, the petition was found to contain numerous impermissible attachments, which were subsequently removed. The WCAB admonished the applicant to adhere to its rules in future filings.

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