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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition to disqualify a judge, finding no appearance of bias. The claimant argued the judge's suggestion of sanctions and advice to seek costs indicated partiality after the claimant pursued a petition without legal basis. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning, stating the claimant had no standing to challenge a settlement after resolving their lien, though the trial judge would still consider the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition to disqualify a judge, finding no appearance of bias. The claimant argued the judge's suggestion of sanctions and advice to seek costs indicated partiality after the claimant pursued a petition without legal basis. The Board adopted the judge's reasoning, stating the claimant had no standing to challenge a settlement after resolving their lien, though the trial judge would still consider the petition.
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