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No Summary Judgment for Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case:…
Senate Passes Staffing Company Registration Bill
The California Senate passed a bill that would require staffing companies to provide proof of workers' compensation coverage as part of a new, mandatory registration process. The Senate voted 29-9 to…
Worker Fails to Establish Back Injury Wasn’t Caused by Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for a back injury because her earlier complaints from preexisting conditions were “virtually the same” as her symptoms…
Court Overturns Elimination of Worker’s Impairment Award
The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board that eliminated a worker’s impairment award. Case: Dean v. Multnomah County, No. 333, 04/29/2026, published. Facts: Isa Dean underwent a…
Framework Announced for Pinnacol Modernization
Pinnacol Assurance, together with a handful of Colorado business and labor groups, on Thursday announced the framework for a modernization project that they plan to pursue through the Legislature rather…
IAIABC Names 2026 NextGen Award Recipients
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the recipients of its NextGen Award, which recognizes people under 40 who are having a substantial and positive impact on…
Worker at MMI Still Entitled to Additional Treatment
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the authorization of treatment for a worker’s compensable shoulder injury even though he had already reached maximum medical improvement. Case: Quad Graphics Inc. v. Hottle,…
Court Upholds Employer’s Denial of Previously Accepted Combined Condition Claim
The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld an employer’s denial of a worker’s previously accepted combined condition claim. Case: Mooney v. Legacy Health, No. 335, 04/29/2026, published. Facts: Mark Mooney worked for Legacy…
Worker, Defendant Each Get Partial Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims and that a defendant was entitled to partial summary dismissal. Case: Rosenblum…
Summary Judgment Upheld for Worker Who Fell Into Unguarded Trench
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from falling into an unguarded trench. Case: Rijo v.
Assembly Passes SIBTF Bill
The California Assembly passed a bill proposing numerous changes to the processes and requirements relating to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund. The Assembly on Tuesday voted 48-19 to send AB…
Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Ankle
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker suffered a compensable injury when she rolled her ankle at work while rising from a chair. Case: Mercer County…