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Supreme Court Upholds TTD Award for Lineman After Failed Attempt to Return to Work
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a lineman after he unsuccessfully attempted to return to duty after suffering an electric shock injury. Case: Quanta Services Inc.
Court Overturns Reinstatement of Worker’s TD Status, Orders Additional Proceedings
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania vacated a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board that reinstated a worker’s total disability status, finding additional proceedings were necessary for a judge to determine…
Court Revives General Contractor’s Indemnification Claim Against Sub
A New York appellate court revived a general contractor’s claim against a subcontractor for indemnification from liability to an allegedly injured worker. Case: Freas v. John W. Danforth Co., No. 134…
Circuits Split on Whether Enhanced PPD Award Can Count in Determining Fund Liability
The Missouri Court of Appeals now has a split among its districts, with the Southern District ruling that a prior enhanced permanent partial disability award cannot be used to add…
High Court Rules Judges Can Award TD After Maximum Medical Improvement
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that an administrative law judge has the discretion to award ongoing temporary disability benefits to a worker who has reached maximum medical improvement in lieu…
Worker Not Entitled to Additional TTD, Treatment for Back Injury
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was entitled to a closed period of temporary total disability benefits for a back injury. Case: Welchert v. Abe’s Trash…
Court Overturns Denial of Benefits to WTC Site Volunteer
A New York appellate court overturned the denial of benefits to a crisis response worker for her toxic exposures at the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…
Report: Proposal to Provide Work Comp to Teachers Stalls
The Alabama Daily News reports that a bill to provide workers' compensation benefits to the state's teachers has stalled in a House of Representatives committee. Currently, teachers in Alabama must cover…
Report: City’s Comp Costs Skyrocket
The Santa Monica Daily Press reported a nearly 30% increase in the city's work comp liabilities in the most recent fiscal year, as hospital fees increased 264% and nursing home…
Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Worker’s PTD Benefits
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a finding that the state Second Injury Fund was not liable for the payment of permanent total disability benefits for a worker with two…
Court Revives Widow’s Claim for Death Benefits
A New York appellate court overturned the denial of a widow’s claim for death benefits. Case: Matter of Hanson v. General Electric Co., No. CV-23-1425, 03/13/2025, published. Facts: Harold Hanson worked for…
Injured Security Guard Fails to Prove Entitlement to PPD Benefits
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured security guard was not entitled to permanent partial disability benefits. Case: Caffey v. Forest Health, No. 2023-WC-01232-COA, 03/18/2025, published. Facts: Walter…