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WALTER CRABTREE vs. M.R. AUTOMOTIVE, CIGA, Administered by INTERCARE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., for HIH AMERICA COMPENSATION in Liquidation

Filed: May 09, 2012
Oxnard
ADJ485759 (VNO 0432097), ADJ1649980 (VNO 0418744), ADJ4677394 (VNO 0489134), ADJ2693882 (VNO 0489135)

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This case involves a petition for disqualification of a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) filed by attorney M. Francesca Hannan. Hannan alleged that WCJ Edelberg, along with two other WCJs, conspired to penalize her for delays caused by her medical condition. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding Hannan's allegations lacked specific facts and were untimely filed. Hannan failed to provide sufficient evidence, including required witness declarations, to support her claims of bias.

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This case involves a petition for disqualification of a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) filed by attorney M. Francesca Hannan. Hannan alleged that WCJ Edelberg, along with two other WCJs, conspired to penalize her for delays caused by her medical condition. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding Hannan's allegations lacked specific facts and were untimely filed. Hannan failed to provide sufficient evidence, including required witness declarations, to support her claims of bias.

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