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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition to disqualify Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Bather. The applicant failed to meet the procedural requirements of WCAB Rule 10453 for automatic reassignment, as no timely oral objection was made when the judge was assigned. Furthermore, the petition lacked the necessary detailed, verified factual allegations required by WCAB Rule 10452 and case law to establish grounds for disqualification based on bias. Therefore, the Board adopted the WCJ's report and denied the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition to disqualify Administrative Law Judge (WCJ) Bather. The applicant failed to meet the procedural requirements of WCAB Rule 10453 for automatic reassignment, as no timely oral objection was made when the judge was assigned. Furthermore, the petition lacked the necessary detailed, verified factual allegations required by WCAB Rule 10452 and case law to establish grounds for disqualification based on bias. Therefore, the Board adopted the WCJ's report and denied the petition.
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