Judge Andrea R. Wood's recusal from the Batton lawsuits stems from a familial relationship to a partner at a firm representing a defendant, mandating disqualification.
Wood stated, 'My relationship with this relative has not affected or impacted any decision in this case. Nonetheless, the relationship requires recusal under the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.'
The Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges prompts disqualification in situations where 'impartiality might reasonably be questioned,' particularly with familial connections to interested parties.
It's uncertain how Judge Wood's recusal will affect the ongoing Batton lawsuits, which were set for trial as early as late 2026 or early 2027.
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