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This case involves a petition for removal and disqualification of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, upholding the WCJ's decision. The board reiterated that allegations of bias must be specific and supported by facts, not mere conclusions. Expressions of opinion by a WCJ based on evidence and legal interpretation do not constitute disqualifying bias, nor do unfavorable rulings.
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This case involves a petition for removal and disqualification of a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCJ). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, upholding the WCJ's decision. The board reiterated that allegations of bias must be specific and supported by facts, not mere conclusions. Expressions of opinion by a WCJ based on evidence and legal interpretation do not constitute disqualifying bias, nor do unfavorable rulings.
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