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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition to disqualify WCJ Ronald R. Van Riper. The claimant alleged the judge prematurely adopted the defense's position and threatened sanctions during lien negotiations. However, the Board found the supporting affidavit lacked sufficient detail to prove an unqualified opinion on the case's merits, especially given the delay in filing the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition to disqualify WCJ Ronald R. Van Riper. The claimant alleged the judge prematurely adopted the defense's position and threatened sanctions during lien negotiations. However, the Board found the supporting affidavit lacked sufficient detail to prove an unqualified opinion on the case's merits, especially given the delay in filing the petition.
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