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Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Duran v. ERY Retail Podium…
Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment for Worker, Partial Dismissal of Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims, but some of his claims also should have been dismissed. Case:…
Worker Fails to Prove Industrial Loss of Use in Excess of Medical Impairment Rating
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker did not prove an industrial loss of use in excess of his medical impairment rating. Case: Thomas v. Nissan North…
WCRI Study Analyzes Differences in Fee Schedules
The Workers Compensation Research Institute published a new study comparing medical fee schedules in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The study, "Designing Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedules, 2025," reviews…
Split Supreme Court Overturns Closure of Worker’s Claim
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned the closure of a worker’s claim, finding the Board of Review had failed to properly consider the evidence before it. Caitlin Workman was working…
DWC Posts Adjustments to Fee Schedule Sections
The California Division of Workers' Compensation posted orders adjusting sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering payments for physicians and for durable medical equipment. The division said updates to the…
Carrier Must Pay for Surgery Even Though Worker Didn’t Seek Preauthorization
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a carrier was liable for the cost of a worker’s surgery, even though it had not been preauthorized, because it was…
Worker, Property Owner Both Get Partial Summary Judgment in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claim, but that the property owner was entitled to summary judgment…
WCC Reduces Second Injury Fund Assessment Rate to 6.29%
The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that the assessment for the Multiple Injury Trust Fund will drop to 6.29% from 7%, effective July 1. The commission said this is the first…
Governor Vetoes PTSD Coverage for First Responders
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill that would have allowed workers' compensation coverage for first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Gianforte said in his veto message that work comp…
Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Benefits to Worker With Multiple Injuries
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for the payment of benefits to a worker with multiple injuries. Case: Jarvis v. Treasurer,…
Court Clarifies Regulatory Requirements for Workers Receiving Continuing Benefits
A New York appellate court ruled that when a worker is receiving continuing benefits at a temporary rate, the Workers’ Compensation Board’s regulations do not mandate that a hearing be…