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WCIRB Committee to Review Classification Studies
A Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau advisory committee will review recommendations to modify certain classification codes for the food and beverage manufacturing or processing industry during an Aug. 12 meeting. The…
Security Deposit Rulemaking Group Meets Aug. 27
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division confirmed that a group tasked with drafting rules to implement legislation exempting self-insured school districts from security deposit requirements will meet Aug. 27. The division earlier…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Janitor’s Knee Injury Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a janitor’s claim of injury to her knee. Case: Smith v. Constellium US Holding I LLC, No. 25-106, 07/28/2025, published. Facts: Sharon Smith…
Court Finds Worker’s Condition Worsened to Total Disability
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had suffered a worsening of his condition to the point he had become permanently and totally disabled. Case: Muhlenberg County…
Worker Gets Award for Foot Injury, but Not for Anxiety, Depression
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable foot injury, but his increased anxiety and depression were not compensable. Case: In re Estate of Tunink…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Claim for Nerve Issues
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for alleged nerve issues after he suffered a compensable cut to his arm. Case: Spack v. Mike’s Appliances…
Electronic Filing of Claim Adjustment Application Becomes Mandatory
The Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana announced that claim adjustment applications must be filed electronically, starting Friday. The board said it invited attorneys in May to file applications for adjustment of…
Worker Waives Ability to Challenge Competency of Employer’s Expert
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker waived his ability to challenge the competency of his employer’s expert to testify regarding his psychological condition. Case: Bonanno v. Rosebud Mining…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims Against Defendants, Denial of Motion to Compel
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims against two defendants in his Labor Law action and the denial of his motion to compel the production…
Third-Party Tortfeasor Gets Summary Dismissal of Carrier’s Subrogation Action
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a third-party tortfeasor was entitled to summary judgment dismissing an insurance carrier’s action to assert a subrogation claim because the company did not give…
WCA Seeks Comments on Judge Up for Reappointment
The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration is seeking comments on a candidate up for appointment to a five-year term as a workers' compensation judge. Douglas C. Christopherson Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…
Carrier’s Belated Payment of Settlement Doesn’t Warrant Penalties
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that a worker was not entitled to penalties for a carrier’s belated payment of a settlement. Case: Simone v. Old Republic Insurance Co., No. 2025-00776,…