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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal filed by Muranaka Farm, Inc. and its insurer in the case of Raul Gonzalez. The defendants sought removal, possibly as a petition for disqualification, based on the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) previous discussions with the parties regarding a back surgery authorization. The Board adopted the ALJ's report, which found no grounds for disqualification or irreparable harm. The ALJ concluded that any off-the-record opinions expressed during mediation had no binding effect if the matter proceeded to trial.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Removal filed by Muranaka Farm, Inc. and its insurer in the case of Raul Gonzalez. The defendants sought removal, possibly as a petition for disqualification, based on the Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) previous discussions with the parties regarding a back surgery authorization. The Board adopted the ALJ's report, which found no grounds for disqualification or irreparable harm. The ALJ concluded that any off-the-record opinions expressed during mediation had no binding effect if the matter proceeded to trial.
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