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Committee Meets Sept. 10 to Discuss Lump-Sum Payment Rules
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division confirmed the Sept. 10 meeting date for an advisory committee working on rules to require the payment of lump-sum permanent partial disability awards in certain…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Over Logging Accident Death
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a daughter’s civil suit for the death of her father, who was killed while performing logging work as an independent contractor. Case:…
Summary Dismissal Upheld in Worker’s Request for Loss-of-Use Award
An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s attempt to appeal the denial of his motion for a loss-of-use award. Case: Kirksey v. Cornerstone Innovations Inc., No. 114575,…
Employer Gets Reinstatement of Dispute Over Unpaid Premiums
The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment ordering an employer to pay the premium calculated by its insurance carrier, plus interest, finding there was a triable issue as to…
Company President, Manager Charged With Toxic Exposure, Cover-Up
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed five felony charges against the president and manager of Parter Medical Products Inc. for allegedly attempting to cover up workplace exposure to…
Property Inspector Fails to Prove Chemical Inhalation Injury
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a property inspector’s claim of a chemical inhalation injury. Case: Watford v. City of Newport News, No. 0563-24-1, 07/29/2025, unpublished. Facts: Angela Watford…
Worker’s Preexisting Condition Contributes to Most Recent Compensable Injury
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had a preexisting condition that was a material contributing factor to his most recent compensable injury. Case: West v. Gulf…
Two Charged in Fatal Workplace Exposure at Illicit Cannabis Lab
Southern California prosecutors announced murder charges against two men who allegedly operated an illegal cannabis lab that exploded in 2023, killing four workers. Ted Chien, 53, and Han Quan Jiao, 55,…
Court Upholds Finding That Worker Made Full Recovery
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker had fully recovered from her injuries from a fall and that her disability had ceased. Case: Lynch v. Downs Racing LP, No.
Supreme Court Affirms 0% PPD Award for Health Care Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to a 0% permanent partial disability award. Case: Gibson v. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, No. 24-721, 07/28/2025,…
Defendant Gets Partial Summary Dismissal of Claim, Judgment on 3rd-Party Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law action should have been granted summary judgment dismissing part of the claim against it and that it should…
WCIRB Releases 2025 Edition of Interactive Industry Stats
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Friday released an updated compendium of premium, exposure and loss information based on unit statistical report data. Data in the report is…