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In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, attorney Sherlin petitioned to disqualify Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Tracy L. Hughes, alleging bias and an unqualified opinion on the merits. The Board denied the petition, finding no evidence of bias or prejudgment by the WCJ. The WCJ's actions, including suspending a stipulation for adequacy and ordering further medical documentation, were deemed appropriate given the case's procedural stage. The Board also noted that prior matters involving similar allegations were not before them.
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In this Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, attorney Sherlin petitioned to disqualify Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Tracy L. Hughes, alleging bias and an unqualified opinion on the merits. The Board denied the petition, finding no evidence of bias or prejudgment by the WCJ. The WCJ's actions, including suspending a stipulation for adequacy and ordering further medical documentation, were deemed appropriate given the case's procedural stage. The Board also noted that prior matters involving similar allegations were not before them.
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