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This case involves defendant Quest Diagnostics' petitions for removal and disqualification of the workers' compensation judge. The defendant sought to set the case for trial solely on its petitions to dismiss, arguing a mandatory settlement conference would incur additional costs. The Appeals Board denied both petitions, finding defendant's petition for removal contained false statements and applicant's answer was offensive, potentially warranting sanctions. The Board also rejected the disqualification request, agreeing with the judge that no bias was demonstrated.
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This case involves defendant Quest Diagnostics' petitions for removal and disqualification of the workers' compensation judge. The defendant sought to set the case for trial solely on its petitions to dismiss, arguing a mandatory settlement conference would incur additional costs. The Appeals Board denied both petitions, finding defendant's petition for removal contained false statements and applicant's answer was offensive, potentially warranting sanctions. The Board also rejected the disqualification request, agreeing with the judge that no bias was demonstrated.
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