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Laborer Proves Compensability of Conditions Related to Neck, Shoulder Injuries
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits for a laborer for conditions related to injuries he sustained to his neck and shoulder. Case: City of Chicago v. IWCC, No.
AFL-CIO Bails on ‘Agreed Bill’ Process
The Illinois AFL-CIO told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that it is withdrawing from the agreed-bill process for revising work comp and unemployment laws, saying its good-faith participation is not being reciprocated…
Court: Labor Law Defendants Entitled to Summary Dismissal of Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law claim. Case: Barron v. City of New York, No. 2022-04687, 10/01/2025, published. Facts: Don…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Attempt to Expand Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a decision denying the expansion of a worker’s claim and for additional treatments. Case: Bragg v. Blue Creek Mining LLC, No. 25-276, 09/16/2025, published. Facts: Danford…
Employer Doesn’t Waive Ability to Challenge Worker’s Entitlement to Benefits
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an employer did not waive its ability to challenge an injured worker’s entitlement to benefits and that its contest of the…
Governor Signs Airport Firefighter Presumption Bill
Firefighters at commercial airports regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration will be entitled to a series of rebuttable presumptions under a bill California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law. The governor…
Ned Gaines Named Insurance Commissioner
Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez appointed Ned Gaines as Commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance, effective Oct. 6. Ned Gaines Gaines has served in the position in…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Injuries From Unguarded Saw
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from an unguarded, hand-held demolition saw. Case: Rodriguez…
Supreme Court Upholds Authorization of Nerve Blocks
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the authorization of bilateral medial branch nerve blocks for a worker’s back injury. Case: Blackhawk Mining v. Argabright, No. 25-274, 09/16/2025, published. Facts and procedural history:…
DWC Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting comments on its proposed Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit. "This audit will evaluate the medical necessity and reasonableness of referrals or additional testing ordered…
Employer Gets Summary Dismissal of FELA Claim for Worker’s Alleged Exposure to COVID-19
The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld a grant of summary judgment dismissing a Federal Employers’ Liability Act claim for a worker’s death after his alleged on-the-job exposure to…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker’s Burn Injuries
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits for a worker’s burn injuries due to her lack of credibility. Case: Chambers v. Trinity Healthcare Services Inc., No. 25-278, 09/16/2025,…