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Court Overturns Denial of Pharmacy’s Petition to Strike Judgment
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned the denial of a pharmacy’s petition to strike a judgment against it, explaining that the pharmacy was not and could not be a party to…
Summary Judgment Overturned on Claim by Worker Who Fell From Ladder
A New York appellate court overturned summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall off a ladder. Case: Anguisaca-Morales v. St. Paul & St. Andrew…
Split Court Overturns Determination of Lump-Sum Payment Owed to Worker
The Mississippi Court of Appeals overturned a determination of the lump-sum payment of benefits owed to a worker. Case: Mueller Industries Inc. v. Waits, No. 2023-WC-00494-COA, 05/13/2025, published. Facts: Shannon Waits worked for…
Governor Approves Increase in Witness Fees
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill to increase the maximum payments for witness fees, expenses and costs by $2,000, effective Jan. 1. Kotek on Monday signed House Bill 2799, by…
Firefighter Not Entitled to Change Start Date for PTD Benefits
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a firefighter was not entitled to relief from an administrative order establishing the start date for his permanent total disability benefits. Case: State ex rel.
Governor Signs Contractor Bill, PPD Increase
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill increasing the cap on permanent partial disability benefits and allowing general contractors to provide comp coverage for their subcontractors. The governor on Friday signed…
Senate, Assembly Approve Special Benefits for First Responders
California lawmakers approved a pair of bills that would provide enhanced workers’ compensation benefits to injured first responders. The Senate passed a bill that would give park rangers in the state’s…
State Had Slower Cost Growth Than Others in WCRI Study
There was little change in total costs per claim in Virginia in recent years, and growth in claim costs was lower than what was typical among the 18 states studied…
Health Care Worker’s Claim for COVID-19 Infection Can’t Be Revived
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Civil Appeals erred in reviving a health care worker’s claim for benefits for her COVID-19 infection. Case: Ex parte Opp Health and…
Zurich North America Names Chief Communications Officer
Zurich North America announced that Chuck Kaiser joined the company as chief communications officer Tuesday. Chuck Kaiser Kaiser will be based at the company’s headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and will report…
Some Defendants in Labor Law Action Get Partial Summary Judgment Dismissing Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that some defendants in a Labor Law action should have been granted partial summary judgment dismissing claims against them. Case: Simon v. 4 World Trade…
Court Upholds Award for Worker’s Occupational Asthma
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker was entitled to benefits for his occupational asthma from his on-the-job chemical exposures. Case: Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Pritt, No.