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Court Overturns Award for Worker’s Bilateral Knee Injuries
A Louisiana appellate court overturned an award of benefits to a worker for bilateral knee injuries, finding the record evidence did not establish an injury to the right knee and that…
High Court Upholds Compensability of Lineman’s COVID-19 Disability
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts upheld an award of benefits to a lineman for his total disability after a COVID-19 infection. Case: Stacy’s Case, No. SJC-13712, 04/15/2025, published. Facts: Jeff Stacy…
Report: More Than $2.7 Million in Comp Fraud Exposed Across State
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General's office said in its yearly report to the Workers' Compensation Board that its investigators uncovered $2.7 million in comp fraud last…
Court Revives Worker’s Civil Suit Against Nonsubscribing Employer
A Texas appellate court revived a roofer’s claims against his nonsubscribing employer for his injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Lopez Zeferino v. Anderson Morrison Construction LLC, No. 01-23-00791-CV,…
Worker Injured in Scaffold Collapse Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker injured in a scaffolding collapse should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Alonso v. Cabgram Developer LLC, No.
Worker Struck by Sheet Metal Entitled to Partial Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by a piece of sheet metal that was being hoisted should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor…
DWC Posts Reminder for RTW Supplement Application Requirements
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted a reminder that applications for Return-to-Work Supplement Program benefits will be denied if they don’t meet certain requirements. Senate Bill 863 created the $120…
Injured Worker’s Civil Suit Against Employer, Co-Employee Reinstated
A Louisiana appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment dismissing a worker’s civil suit against a co-employee and his employer, finding there was a triable question as to whether…
Court Overturns Transfer of Venue for Comp Dispute
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals overturned a trial court’s grant of a worker’s motion to transfer venue, finding the trial court had not provided the alleged employer a reasonable…
Worker’s Action for Judicial Review Dismissed as Untimely
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s action for judicial review as untimely filed. Case: Singleton v. IWCC, No. 1-24-0120WC, 04/11/2025, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Rashun Singleton filed…
Applied Underwriters Announces Leadership Appointments at United Risk
Applied Underwriters announced leadership appointments at its United Risk Group, effective immediately. Alex Amezquita Alex Amezquita was named CFO of United Risk, succeeding Jay Cahill, who was appointed CEO of United…
Court Upholds Award to Worker for Aggravation of Preexisting Knee Condition
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to a worker for the aggravation of his preexisting knee condition. Case: Lebanon Transit v. Schaeffer (WCAB), No. 141 C.D. 2024,…