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Lien claimant representative Alex Kauffman sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order (F&O) which imposed monetary sanctions for disruptive and unprofessional conduct during a lien conference. Kauffman contended the F&O lacked adequate basis and did not reflect a review of the entire record. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This decision was based on concerns that a reasonable person might doubt the WCJ's impartiality given the WCJ was a potential witness to the events leading to the sanctions.
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Lien claimant representative Alex Kauffman sought reconsideration of a WCJ's Findings and Order (F&O) which imposed monetary sanctions for disruptive and unprofessional conduct during a lien conference. Kauffman contended the F&O lacked adequate basis and did not reflect a review of the entire record. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the F&O, and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This decision was based on concerns that a reasonable person might doubt the WCJ's impartiality given the WCJ was a potential witness to the events leading to the sanctions.
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