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Defendant Gets Partial Dismissal of Labor Law Claim; Worker Can Proceed With Negligence Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant was entitled to partial summary judgment dismissing an injured worker’s Labor Law claims against it, but the worker could proceed with…
Webinar Focuses on Employer Responsibilities in Comp System
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation has set a webinar to cover the workers' compensation responsibilities of employers in the Lone Star State. The free Zoom webinar starts at 2 p.m. Central…
Court Overturns Summary Judgment for Labor Law Defendant
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to a Labor Law defendant. Case: Gomez-Jimenez v. 50 West Development LLC, No. 2021-04789, 10/08/2025, published. Facts: Leonidas Gomez-Jimenez worked as…
Protection Board Lacks Jurisdiction Over Injured Postal Worker’s Appeal
The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals said the Merit Systems Protection Board properly found that it lacked jurisdiction over an injured postal worker’s challenge to the denial of his restoration…
Worker Fails to Prove Entitlement to PTD Benefits
An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for permanent total disability benefits. Case: Kaminski v. Industrial Commission, No. 23AP-632, 10/09/2025, published. Facts: Wayne Kaminski worked for A.P. O’Horo…
Court Excuses Employer’s Late Filing of Answer
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that an employer’s late filing of an answer to a worker’s claim petition was properly excused. Case: Lucke v. Kost Tire Distributors Inc., No. 698 C.D.
Worker Who Got Benefits From Government Contractor Can’t Pursue Civil Suit
A federal appellate court ruled that an injured worker who received benefits from his employer, a government contractor, could not pursue a civil suit for damages against the government as…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Civil Suit Against Employer, Revives Claims Against Related Entity
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil claims against his employer but revived his claims against a related entity whose workers’ compensation carrier…
En Banc WCAB Clarifies Defendants’ Discovery Disclosure Obligations
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board on Monday issued an en banc decision, holding that a defendant must disclose any entities liable for payment, and any insurance policies that impact liability. The decision…
Police Officer Denied Duty Disability Benefits Can’t Pursue Comp Claim for Same Injury
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a police officer who failed to prove his entitlement to duty disability benefits for a wrist injury was barred from pursuing a workers’ compensation…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Fall From Ladder
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a ladder. Case: Eisner v. Posillico Civil Inc.,…
Court Upholds PPD Award for Worker’s Knee Injury
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a worker’s knee injury. Case: XMV Inc. v. Ayers, No. 25-ICA-128, 09/30/2025, published. Facts: Frederick Ayers worked…