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Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Worker’s Death
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of an administratrix’s civil suit against a worker’s colleagues and his employer for failing to timely render aid to him…
Worker Impaled by Metal Tongs Gets Permanent Total Disability Benefits
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an injured worker's condition had deteriorated to the point of permanent and total disablement. Case: Nesco Resource LLC v. Adams, No. 2024-CA-1365-WC,…
General Contractor Not Entitled to Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a general contractor was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker’s Labor Law claim against it and that the worker was not entitled…
Volunteer Firefighter Gets Benefits for Throat Cancer
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld a finding that a volunteer firefighter was entitled to benefits for his cancer. Case: Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company v. Rae (WCAB), No. 92 C.D. 2024, 04/01/2025,…
Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Billing Statute, Finds Carrier Not Liable for Bills
The Arizona Court of Appeals rejected a constitutional challenge to a statute governing billing for medical treatment and found that a carrier was not liable for payment of a provider’s bills…
Eligible IMR Applications Increase in 2024; UR Uphold Rate Drops to 87.3%
The number of eligible applications for independent medical review increased to 148,106 in 2024 from 133,093 in 2023, and the proportion of decisions affirming the underlying utilization review determination fell to…
Injured Worker Entitled to Additional Imaging, Physician Evaluation
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that an injured worker was entitled to additional imaging studies and an evaluation by another doctor. Case: Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc. v.
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Unwitnessed Scaffold Accident
A New York appellate court upheld summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim for his unwitnessed scaffold accident. Case: Mederos v. 147 Amsterdam LLC, No. 152869/19, 04/01/2025, published. Facts:…
Governor Signs Bill to End TTD When Worker Released to Full Duty
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill allowing temporary total disability benefits to be terminated when an injured worker is released to full duty. Rep. Anthony Nicastro The governor on Monday…
DWC Updates Outpatient and Medical Goods Fee Schedules
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated sections of the Official Medical Fee Schedule covering outpatient procedures and medical goods to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system. The division…
Housekeeper Not Permanently Totally Disabled by Injuries, Depression
A New York appellate court upheld a finding that an injured housekeeper was not permanently and totally disabled by his physical injuries and consequential depression. Case: Matter of Serrano v. Bay…
Court Overturns Finding That Summer Camp Excursion Director Was Seasonal Employee
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a finding that a summer camp’s excursion director was a seasonal employee and a finding that he had not suffered a neck injury in…