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Regular DecisionDisqualification Petition

JAMES CARTER (Deceased) and EVELYN CARTER (Widow) vs. SUBURBAN STEEL INC., FRESNO FAB TECH., REM, CIGA for SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Jul 21, 2009
ADJ1150041

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The applicant, Evelyn Carter, filed an untimely and unverified petition seeking to disqualify Administrative Law Judge Abel Shapiro due to alleged discrimination and bias. The Board denied the petition, finding no evidence of bias in the record, despite the applicant's claims and procedural deficiencies. Although the petition was denied, the Judge has recused himself, and the case will be reassigned to a new judge for further proceedings. The Board also recommended an Information and Assistance Officer be present for the applicant.

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The applicant, Evelyn Carter, filed an untimely and unverified petition seeking to disqualify Administrative Law Judge Abel Shapiro due to alleged discrimination and bias. The Board denied the petition, finding no evidence of bias in the record, despite the applicant's claims and procedural deficiencies. Although the petition was denied, the Judge has recused himself, and the case will be reassigned to a new judge for further proceedings. The Board also recommended an Information and Assistance Officer be present for the applicant.

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