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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Worker Not Entitled to Additional Benefits for Alleged Fall-Related Injuries
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for additional benefits after an on-the-job fall. Case: Bibi v. Ross Dress for Less Inc. (WCAB), No. 1157 C.D.
Federal Court Rejects Widow’s Challenge to Compelled Settlement
A federal appellate court rejected a widow’s challenge to the compelled settlement of her civil claims for her husband’s death. Case: Vanicek v. Lyman-Richey Corp., No. 24-1673, 07/22/2025, published. Facts: Ryan Vanicek…
Court Revives Worker’s Labor Law Claim, Grants Summary Judgment in His Favor
A New York appellate court revived a worker’s Labor Law claim and granted summary judgment in his favor. Case: Palumbo v. Citigroup Technology Inc., Nos. 155343/20 and 155343/20, 07/24/2025, published. Facts: Matthew…
ALJ Must Address Possible Consequential Disability From Injury
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a case had to be remanded for a judge to address whether a worker’s disability was a natural and probable consequence of an…
WCIRB Releases State of System Report
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau released its 2025 State of the System report, providing an overview of California's system. The report highlights recent trends in premium levels, market dynamics and…
Court Upholds 33% PPD Award for Coal Miner
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of 33% permanent partial disability benefits to an injured coal miner. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Yost, No. 25-ICA-1, 06/27/2025, published. Facts…