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Worker’s Credible Testimony Supports Award for Injuries
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker established his entitlement to benefits for his injuries from an accident at a construction site. Case: Matter of Arce v. Schear Construction…
CHSWC Meets Dec. 13
Members of the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation will hear during a Dec. 13 meeting an update on the California Department of Industrial Relations' hiring efforts. Katie Hagen Katie…
Split Court Awards Benefits to Cancer-Stricken Volunteer Firefighter
A divided Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a volunteer firefighter was entitled to benefits for cancer. Case: Borough of Hollidaysburg v. Detwiler (WCAB), No. 739 C.D. 2023, 11/19/2024, published. Facts: Paul…
Supreme Court Affirms Denial of Benefits for Worker’s Additional Diagnoses
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for an injured worker's diagnoses of sacrococcygeal disorder and sacroiliitis. Case: Acord v. Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia LLC, No.
Court Revives Claims by Worker With PTSD
The Oregon Court of Appeals revived an employment discrimination case by a worker against his employer and others who participated in the process that led to the denial of his claim for…
Worker Fails to Show Labor Market Attachment
A New York appellate court upheld the suspension of a worker’s benefits due to her failure to demonstrate attachment to the labor market. Case: Matter of Sanchez v. Baldor Specialty Foods…
Loss Costs to Decrease 5.3% in 2025
Workers' compensation loss cost rates will decrease by an average of 5.3% in Missouri, effective Jan. 1. The National Council on Compensation Insurance said the reduction is based on favorable trends…
Court Overturns Summary Judgment in Worker’s Claim
A Texas appellate court revived a worker’s claim for injuries from a car accident that happened while he was driving home in his work vehicle. Case: Hart v. New Hampshire Insurance…
Court Revives Civil Suit Against Property Owner for Worker’s Fatal Accident
The Tennessee Court of Appeals revived a widow’s civil suit for a worker’s death against the property owner where the accident happened. Case: Lowe v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, No.
Split Supreme Court Overturns PPD Award to Injured Coal Miner
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured coal miner, finding further evidence on apportionment was needed. Case: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. v. Nelson,…
Court Upholds Apportionment of Truck Driver’s Disability Between Two Accidents
A New York appellate court upheld the apportionment of an injured truck driver’s disability between his most recent work accident and a decades-old accident. Case: Matter of Young v. LP Transportation,…
DWC Moves to CourtCall in March
The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced that all hearings currently held using telephone conference lines will transition to the CourtCall video platform, effective March 1. The DWC said using CourtCall…