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Worker Injured in Electrical Explosion Can Proceed With Intentional Tort Claim
A Delaware Superior Court judge ruled that a worker injured in an electrical explosion could proceed with his intentional tort claim against his employer. Case: McGuckin v. PBF Energy Inc., No.
Board Can Reject Medical Opinion for Confusing Legal, Clinical Pneumoconiosis
A federal appellate court ruled that the Benefits Review Board can reject a medical opinion based on its blurring of distinctions between clinical and legal pneumoconiosis. Case: Energy West Mining Co.
Court Upholds Termination of Police Officer’s Heart-Lung Act Benefits
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the termination of an injured police officer’s Heart and Lung Act benefits. Case: Acosta v. City of Philadelphia, No. 286 C.D. 2023, 08/01/2025, published. Facts: Antoine…
Worker’s Former Attorney Can’t Challenge Order Designating Payee for Indemnity Checks
A Florida appellate court ruled that a worker’s former attorney could not challenge a non-final order designating the worker’s guardian as the proper payee for indemnity benefits. Case: Rebalko v. Gillis,…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of PTD Benefits for Worker With 95% PPD
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits even though he had received permanent partial disability awards from multiple claims that…
Department Reduces Loss Costs 6.1%
The New Hampshire Insurance Department on Wednesday announced a 6.1% reduction in voluntary loss costs and a 5.4% reduction in rates for the assigned risk pool. The department said this is…
Summary Dismissal Upheld in Worker’s Request for Loss-of-Use Award
An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s attempt to appeal the denial of his motion for a loss-of-use award. Case: Kirksey v. Cornerstone Innovations Inc., No. 114575,…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Over Logging Accident Death
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a daughter’s civil suit for the death of her father, who was killed while performing logging work as an independent contractor. Case:…
Employer Gets Reinstatement of Dispute Over Unpaid Premiums
The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment ordering an employer to pay the premium calculated by its insurance carrier, plus interest, finding there was a triable issue as to…
Committee Meets Sept. 10 to Discuss Lump-Sum Payment Rules
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division confirmed the Sept. 10 meeting date for an advisory committee working on rules to require the payment of lump-sum permanent partial disability awards in certain…
Company President, Manager Charged With Toxic Exposure, Cover-Up
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed five felony charges against the president and manager of Parter Medical Products Inc. for allegedly attempting to cover up workplace exposure to…
Worker’s Preexisting Condition Contributes to Most Recent Compensable Injury
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had a preexisting condition that was a material contributing factor to his most recent compensable injury. Case: West v. Gulf…