Narrative Opinion Summary
Petitioners requested certiorari relief to annul an order that set their case for trial, sought a writ of mandamus to compel the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) to decide on a recusal motion, and requested prohibition to prevent the JCC from overseeing the case. Despite being aware of the recusal issues for some time, petitioners delayed their request until just before the final hearing. The court denied all requests for relief and the motion to consolidate. The decision was concurred by Chief Judge ZEHMER and Judges BARFIELD and KAHN.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certiorari Reliefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court assessed the appropriateness of granting certiorari relief to annul an order setting the case for trial.
Reasoning: Petitioners requested certiorari relief to annul an order that set their case for trial.
Denial of Motion to Consolidatesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the petitioners' motion to consolidate their requests for relief.
Reasoning: The court denied all requests for relief and the motion to consolidate.
Prohibition to Prevent Judicial Oversightsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioners requested the court to issue a prohibition preventing the Judge of Compensation Claims from overseeing the case.
Reasoning: Petitioners requested ... prohibition to prevent the JCC from overseeing the case.
Timeliness of Recusal Motionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court considered the delay by petitioners in filing the recusal motion as a factor in denying relief.
Reasoning: Despite being aware of the recusal issues for some time, petitioners delayed their request until just before the final hearing.
Writ of Mandamussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioners sought a writ of mandamus to compel the Judge of Compensation Claims to decide on a pending recusal motion.
Reasoning: Petitioners ... sought a writ of mandamus to compel the Judge of Compensation Claims (JCC) to decide on a recusal motion.