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Bill Increases Payroll Cap, Closes Second Injury Fund, Requires ODG Formulary
Nevada will nearly triple the payroll cap used to calculate workers’ compensation premiums and close one of its second injury funds to new claims, under a wide-ranging reform bill. Sen. Richard…
Court Rejects Self-Insurance Trust’s Claims Against Excess Insurance Carrier
A New York appellate court ruled that a group self-insurance trust’s claims against its excess insurance carrier were properly dismissed and that it was not entitled to amend its complaint against…
Defendant in Civil Suit May Designate Worker’s Employer as Responsible Third Party
A Texas appellate court ruled that a defendant in a civil suit should have been allowed to designate an injured worker’s employer as a responsible third party. Case: In re Stonegate…
Worker’s Intentional Tort Claim Against Employer Revived
A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer for his injuries from a lawn mower accident. Case: Mendoza v. H&O Investments LLC, No. 2024 CA 1241,…
Supreme Court Upholds Closure of Worker’s Claim, Denial of Expansion
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the closure of a worker’s claim, the denial of his requests for additional treatment and the denial of his request to expand the scope…
WCC Solicits Comments on Medical Fee Schedule
The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission is asking for comments on its current medical fee schedule as it works on a mandatory biennial update. The WCC said it is accepting comments on…
Rating Bureau Posts Updated Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Tables
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released updated loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1. The WCIRB develops the advisory plans, which describe…
WCRI Posts Study on Trends in High-Cost Back and Shoulder Injuries
The Workers Compensation Research Institute posted a new study identifying patterns and trends in claims for back and shoulder injuries where medical expenses exceeded $65,000 within three years of injury. The…
Court Finds Employer’s Conduct Harmed Worker but Didn’t Amount to Bad Faith, Lack of Diligence
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker was not permanently and totally disabled and that his employer had not acted in bad faith or without due…
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.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $42,000 in Dead Mother’s Benefits
The New York State Inspector General's Office announced that a Port Jervis man pleaded guilty to stealing more than $42,000 in workers' compensation benefits that were issued to his mother,…
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…