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The applicant sought removal of Judge Lieberman, alleging she ignored prior orders regarding personnel records and showed bias. The WCJ acknowledged the applicant's concerns about potential impropriety due to frank settlement discussions where monetary sums were mentioned. The WCJ recommended reassignment to another judge and the Appeals Board granted the petition for removal. The case is returned to the presiding judge for assignment to a new WCJ.
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The applicant sought removal of Judge Lieberman, alleging she ignored prior orders regarding personnel records and showed bias. The WCJ acknowledged the applicant's concerns about potential impropriety due to frank settlement discussions where monetary sums were mentioned. The WCJ recommended reassignment to another judge and the Appeals Board granted the petition for removal. The case is returned to the presiding judge for assignment to a new WCJ.
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