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Split Court Says Self-Insured Parent Not Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A divided federal appellate court ruled that the self-insured parent of a coal mine operator was not liable for black lung benefits on a claim filed years after the mine changed…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Defendants Get Indemnification
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim and reinstated the defendants’ claim for indemnification. Case: Ramos v. Ford Foundation, No. 159885/17, 10/02/2025,…
Water Removal Company Owner to Pay $15,944 for Operating Without Coverage
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that the owner of a water removal and restoration company was ordered to pay $15,944 in restitution for operating without comp coverage. Daniel Hand,…
BWC Seeks Presenters for Educational Conference
The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation is looking for speakers for its upcoming educational conference. In addition to topics such as work comp laws and regulations, the bureau said it's interested…
Court Upholds Denial of PD Claim for Worker With Long History of Health Issues
The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a permanent disability claim by a worker with a long history of health issues predating his employment. Case: Hayes v. Christian Retirement…
Supreme Court Upholds Award for Coal Miner’s Death 23 Years After Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a coal miner’s widow for his death from a liver condition 23 years after he suffered catastrophic injuries at…
Commission Must Revisit Adult Daughter’s Dependency on Worker
An Ohio appellate court granted partial writ relief to a worker’s adult daughter, ordering the Industrial Commission to consider whether she was dependent on him for support. Case: State ex rel. Holderman…
Walters: Strengthen Cal/OSHA or Face New Comp Presumptions
California columnist Dan Walters suggested employers need to do more to ensure that the Division of Occupational Safety and Health can enforce workplace safety rules if they don't want lawmakers…
WCD Lowers Benefit Fund Assessment
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division lowered the assessment that funds certain benefits for injured workers to 1.8 cents per hour worked. The Workers' Benefit Fund assessment pays for return-to-work programs and…
Supreme Court Upholds TTD Award for Worker’s Wrist Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker for his wrist injury. Case: Autozone Inc. v. Baker, No. 25-221, 09/10/2025, published. Facts: Jordan Baker…
Court Overturns Grant of Worker’s Motion to Strike Fraud Accusations
A Louisiana appellate court overturned the grant of a worker’s motion to strike a carrier’s accusation of fraud. Case: LUBA Workers' Comp. v. Sears, No. 56,489-WCA, 10/01/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Rebecca Sears…
WCA Seeks Comments on Proposed Fee Schedule
The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration opened a public comment period on its proposed 2026 provider fee schedule and billing instructions. Written public comments will be accepted until the close of…