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Court Upholds Worker’s TTD Despite Change in Diagnosis
The Maryland Appellate Court upheld a jury verdict awarding a worker temporary total disability benefits for his respiratory problems, even though the primary diagnosis for his condition changed between the…
Retention of Control Rebuts Presumption That Safety Was Delegated to Contractor
A California appellate court said a mall owner may have exercised affirmative control over aspects of an electrical system upgrade project in a way that rebuts the presumption under the…
Injured Worker Entitled to Second Opinion for Ongoing Shoulder Complaints
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a second opinion was warranted for a worker’s ongoing shoulder complaints. Case: Charleston Area Medical Center v. Thaxton, No. 24-ICA-488, 06/06/2025,…
Comp Carrier Not Entitled to Credit on Worker’s Temporary Disability Awards
A New York appellate court overturned a finding that a workers' compensation carrier was entitled to take a credit toward awards of temporary disability to an injured worker. Case: Quoma v.
Court Revives Worker’s Civil Suit for Injuries
A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s civil suit for his alleged injuries from a fall while performing his job duties for his employer at the New Orleans International Airport. Case:…
Injured School District Employee Not Entitled to Additional Compensation
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld the denial of additional compensation to a school district employee for her injuries from a slip-and-fall while waxing floors. Case: Gainey v. Genoa School District,…
Supreme Court Upholds Statutory Cap on Attorney Fees
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a 2024 legislative amendment increasing the cap on fees in workers’ compensation cases does not apply retroactively, that the cap does not violate the…
Worker Fails to Prove Entitlement to Expand Claim
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker's request to expand her claim. Case: Walker v. Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley Inc., No. 24-ICA-419, 06/06/2025, published. Facts: Karen…
DWC Reduces Third Quarter Discount Rate
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation reduced the discount rate used to calculate the value of lump-sum settlements from July through September. The division announced that the third quarter discount rate…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims by Worker Who Allegedly Fell From Roof
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims for alleged injuries from a fall from the roof of a home. Case: Prevost v. Associated…
Private Employer Rate Cut Takes Effect Tuesday
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation said a 6% rate cut for private employers will take effect Tuesday. The bureau said the rate cut is the result of employers' ongoing commitment…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Social Worker’s Claim for Eye Shingles
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld the denial of a social worker’s claim seeking benefits for shingles of the eye. Case: Appeal of Palangas, No. 2024-0395, 06/24/2025, published. Facts: Jane Palangas was…