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CWCI Reports Small Drop in 2024 Premium
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute reports that total direct written premium dropped to $11.7 billion in 2024 from $11.8 billion in 2023. CWCI said the first decline in total direct written…
Court Publishes Decision Applying Sovereign Immunity to Tribal Health Care Organization
A California appellate court on Tuesday ordered publication of a decision from last month that found tribal sovereign immunity shielded a nonprofit health care organization from a workers’ compensation claim. Last month, the 1st…
Worker Injured Jumping Into Trench Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for his injuries from jumping into a trench. Case: McCormick v.
Labor Law Claim Reinstated for Worker Who Fell While Making Delivery
A New York appellate court reinstated a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from falling while making a delivery to a construction site. Case: Baxter v. Jada Construction & Development Inc.,…
Supreme Court Reinstates Worker’s Claims for Disability Discrimination, Retaliation
The Hawaii Supreme Court revived a government worker’s claims for disability discrimination and retaliation. Case: Gima v. City and County of Honolulu, No. SCAP-23-0000416, 06/09/2025, published. Facts: Ann Gima worked for the…
Court Upholds Finding That Driving Schools Are Same Employer for Comp Purposes
An Ohio appellate court upheld an administrative determination that two businesses providing driving education were “essentially the same employer” for workers’ compensation purposes. Case: State ex rel. Suburban Driving School LLC…
Supreme Court Revives Worker’s Maritime Tort Claims for Accident on Man-Made Island
The Alaska Supreme Court revived a worker’s maritime tort claims arising from an accident that resulted in the loss of his leg while he was helping to unload cargo on a…
Defendants in Fatal Accident Claim Get Relief From Default Judgment
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of relief from a default judgment for the defendants in a Labor Law claim involving a worker’s fatal accident. Case: Bokum v. BUFNY…
Governor Signs Bill to Exempt Self-Insured School Districts From Showing Financial Viability
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill that would allow school districts to apply for an exemption from the requirement that self-insured employers demonstrate proof of financial viability with the…
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Allow Post-Audit Premium Collections
Louisiana lawmakers voted to send the governor a bill that would allow carriers to collect past-due premiums after conducting payroll audits. The Senate on Sunday voted 27-11 to pass HB 280,…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Scaffold Fall Claim
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim based on his fall from a scaffold. Case: Wilson v. AC 320…
Exclusivity Doesn’t Bar Worker’s Civil Suit Over Mold-Infested Workspace
The North Carolina Court of Appeals revived a worker’s civil suit against the owners of the mold-infested commercial property where he worked. Case: Nelson v. Smith, No. COA24-646, 05/21/2025, published. Facts: Erik Nelson worked…