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Worker Not Entitled to TTD After Firing
An Ohio appellate court upheld a determination that a fired worker was not entitled to temporary total disability benefits for a compensable shoulder injury. Case: State ex rel. Torrence v. Union…
Defendant Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Any Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that the defendant in a Labor Law action was not entitled to summary judgment on any of the worker’s claims. Case: Delcid v. Park Avenue…
NCCI Board Elects Tracy Ryan President, CEO
The board of directors for the National Council on Compensation Insurance elected Tracy Ryan as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 6. Tracy Ryan Ryan will succeed Bill Donnell, who…
DWC Adopts Rules on Lifetime Income Benefits
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation adopted rules addressing lifetime income benefits to implement legislation enacted last year. Lawmakers in 2023 passed HB 2468, requiring a person to have a major,…
Insurance Department Posts Guidance on Use of AI
The Oklahoma Insurance Department posted a bulletin with regulatory guidance for the use of artificial intelligence. The bulletin outlines expectations regarding the ethical use of AI and reminds carriers that decisions…
Governor Appoints Heather Jordan WCA Director
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Heather Jordan as the new director of the Workers' Compensation Administration, effective immediately. Heather Jordan Jordan succeeds Robert Doucette, who will serve as cabinet…
WCRI Webinar to Review Study of Attorney Impact
The Workers Compensation Research Institute is holding a webinar on Nov. 21 to discuss findings from a recent study of the impact of attorney representation on claim payments. Bogdan Sayvch The…
Injured Worker Not Entitled to Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to underinsured motorist benefits for an on-the-job injury caused by an inattentive driver. Case: Preston v. Progressive…
Roofing Worker Gets Enhanced Award for Employer’s Safety Violation
An Ohio appellate court upheld an enhanced award of benefits to an injured roofing worker for his employer’s violation of a specific safety requirement. Mauricio Rivera worked for Prime Roof Solutions…
Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Knee Injury
West Virginia’s Supreme Court upheld a finding of compensability for a worker with a knee injury. Case: P&G Tabler Station v. Hiett, No. 23-703, 10/30/2024, published. Facts: David Hiett worked for P&G Tabler…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Worker’s Request for Additional PPD
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for additional permanent partial disability benefits for her broken leg. Case: Gajdos v. Appalachian Electronic Instruments Inc., No. 23-720,…
No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery
The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension…