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Worker Who Received Benefits Can’t Pursue Civil Suit Against Employer
A Texas appellate court ruled that a worker who received benefits for his injuries from a fall could not proceed with a civil suit against his employer based on the…
Court Upholds Increase in Worker’s PPD Award
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an increase in a worker’s permanent partial disability award for injuries to his pelvis. Case: Consol Mining Co. LLC v. Snuffer, No. 26-ICA-47, 08/06/2026,…
Court: Summary Judgment Properly Denied for Worker’s Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his alleged injuries from a fall from a ladder. Case: Gabriel v. Top…
DWD Sets Hearing on Permanent Rules for Adjudicatory Functions
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is holding a hearing on Aug. 24 to discuss proposed permanent rules to finalize legislation from 2025. In 2015, state lawmakers transferred statutory authority for…
BWC Offers $41M in Safety Grants
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that it is making available more than $41 million in safety grants in fiscal year 2027. The BWC, which paused the safety grants program…
Worker Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim Against Property Lessee
A New York appellate court upheld a denial of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim against the lessee of the property where his alleged accident occurred. Case: Cano v.
Supreme Court Upholds PTD Award for Former Special Education Teacher
The Utah Supreme Court upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a former special education teacher and denied Granite School District's request to offset its liability for benefits to…
Court Upholds Increase in Worker’s Occupational Pneumoconiosis Award
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld an increase in a mine worker’s occupational pneumoconiosis award. Case: Alliance Coal LLC v. Bettinazzi, No. 26-ICA-49, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: Joseph J. Bettinazzi worked for…
WCB Amends Rules for Submitting Cost Bills
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Board updated its rules governing the submission of cost bills. Claimants who prevail against a denied claim can recover reasonable expenses and costs for records, expert opinions and…
Handful of Comp Bills Appear Dead for Remainder of Session
California lawmakers have effectively closed the door on several workers' compensation proposals for the year, failing to advance bills addressing premium fraud, medical provider contracts and benefits eligibility for workers…
The Year-End Audit Surprise That Hits Every Staffing Agency — And How to Prevent It
The Year-End Audit Surprise That Hits Every Staffing Agency, and How to Prevent ItAudience: Staffing agency owners, HR leaders, and operations managers who manage payroll, contractor classifications, and compliance. If you handle onboarding, timesheets, and vendor...
IBR Decisions in 2026 Order More Than $2M in Additional Reimbursement
California workers' compensation providers have received orders for more than $2 million in additional reimbursement through independent bill review during the first six months of 2026, prevailing in about 87%…