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State Has Immunity From Suit by Contractor’s Injured Employee
The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the state was the statutory employer of a contractor’s employee who was injured while supervising inmates working at a call center…
Worker Gets TTD for Shoulder Injury, but Bid for More Rejected
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker for a shoulder injury but rejected his claim of entitlement to more compensation. Case: Satterfield…
Worker Fails to Prove Marijuana Use Didn’t Contribute to Fall From Roof
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the denial of an injured worker’s claim for benefits because he failed to prove his use of marijuana had not contributed to the accident. Case: Ladner v.
NCCI: Comp System Remains Strong
The National Council on Compensation Insurance said in its latest “State of the Line” report that private carriers notched an 11th consecutive year of underwriting profitability with a combined ratio…
LASIE Annual Conference Set for Nov. 12-14
The Louisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers is holding its annual conference Nov. 12-14 in Baton Rouge. The conference will feature sessions exploring economic and workforce challenges in the workers’ compensation system,…
CDI Sets June 10 Hearing on Rate Filing
The California Department of Insurance is holding a public hearing on June 10 on a recommendation to increase the advisory pure premium rate for policies incepting on or after Sept.
Court Reinstates Worker’s Claims of Employer Discrimination, Retaliation
The Missouri Court of Appeals reinstated a worker’s claims of discrimination and retaliation against her employer. Case: Emile v. Triumph Foods LLC, No. WD87159, 05/06/2025, published. Facts: Claudette Clement Emile began working…
Roofing Company Hit With More Fines
A Washington state roofing company faces more than $300,000 in fines after a worker fell from a two-story roof and was injured, the latest in a string of safety and labor violations…
Court Revives Injured Worker’s Claims for Premises Liability, Negligence
The Nebraska Court of Appeals revived the claims of an injured worker and his employer’s insurance carrier against a property owner for premises liability and negligence. Case: Johansen v. Reed, No.
Court Upholds Finding of No Permanent Disability From Worker’s Knee Sprain
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had no permanent disability from a knee sprain. Case: Lawson v. Service Cleaners Inc., No. 24-ICA-363, 04/29/2025, published. Facts: Vicki…
Four Sentenced in $110 Million Kickback Conspiracy
Four men who participated in a prescription referral kickback scheme received prison sentences, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. John Ageudo Rodriguez, 55; Mohammad Imtiaz Chowdhury, 44; Hector…
Charges Against Restaurant Manager Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
Prosecutors dismissed workers’ compensation fraud charges filed against the manager of a Texas barbecue restaurant for insufficient evidence, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Charges against Alison Clem, manager of La Barbecue, were…