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DWC Proposes to Repeal Invalid, Expired Rules
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on a proposal to repeal expired and invalid rules relating to medical bills. The division is proposing to repeal 28 Texas Administrative…
Circuit Court Lacks Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Worker’s Appeal
The Illinois Appellate Court said a circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over a worker’s appeal from an adverse decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Case: Zahran v. IWCC, No. 1-24-0896WC, 10/03/2025,…
Labor Law Defendant Gets Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant should have been granted summary judgment dismissing the claims against it. Case: Szlapak v. The L.C. Whitford Co. Inc., No.
ICA Errs in Overturning Board’s Grant of TTD to Worker for Electric Shock Injuries
The West Virginia Supreme Court said the Intermediate Court of Appeals erred in overturning a Board of Review decision granting temporary total disability benefits to an injured worker. Case: Smith v.
Worker Gets Modification of Benefit Award to Correct AWW Miscalculation
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to a modification of her benefit award to correct a miscalculation of her average weekly wage. Case: Pittsylvania County School…
Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker’s Retaliation Claim
A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s retaliation claim for his termination after allegedly suffering an on-the-job injury. Case: Welch v. Heart Truss & Engineering Corp., No.
DWC Updates Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering hospital departments and ambulatory surgical centers to conform to changes made by Medicare. The division said…
Court Publishes Decision Applying Exclusivity to Shovel Attack on Worker
The Illinois Appellate Court has ordered publication of its decision that found exclusivity shielded an employer from liability for injuries that a worker suffered in an attack by the owner’s…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Authorization for Lumbar Surgery
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of authorization for a worker’s lumbar surgery. Case: Hankins v. Sprouting Farms Corp., No. 25-245, 09/16/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Dallas Hankins worked…
JCC Errs in Prospectively Awarding Treatment for Worker’s Hernia
Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that a judge of compensation claims erred in prospectively awarding treatment for a worker’s hernia without first determining whether the condition was caused…
MEMIC Announces $19M Dividend
Maine-based workers' compensation carrier MEMIC Group announced that its board of directors approved a $19 million dividend for more than 17,000 policyholders. The carrier said the dividend is based on its…
Governor Signs Contractor Coverage Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills requiring regulators to provide yearly updates on disciplinary actions against unlicensed contractors and setting a minimum fine for contracting without work comp coverage. The governor…