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Worker Fails to Show Labor Market Attachment
A New York appellate court upheld the suspension of a worker’s benefits due to her failure to demonstrate attachment to the labor market. Case: Matter of Sanchez v. Baldor Specialty Foods…
Loss Costs to Decrease 5.3% in 2025
Workers' compensation loss cost rates will decrease by an average of 5.3% in Missouri, effective Jan. 1. The National Council on Compensation Insurance said the reduction is based on favorable trends…
Court Upholds Apportionment of Truck Driver’s Disability Between Two Accidents
A New York appellate court upheld the apportionment of an injured truck driver’s disability between his most recent work accident and a decades-old accident. Case: Matter of Young v. LP Transportation,…
Split Supreme Court Overturns PPD Award to Injured Coal Miner
A divided West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a permanent partial disability award to an injured coal miner, finding further evidence on apportionment was needed. Case: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. v. Nelson,…
Court Revives Civil Suit Against Property Owner for Worker’s Fatal Accident
The Tennessee Court of Appeals revived a widow’s civil suit for a worker’s death against the property owner where the accident happened. Case: Lowe v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, No.
Court Overturns Summary Judgment in Worker’s Claim
A Texas appellate court revived a worker’s claim for injuries from a car accident that happened while he was driving home in his work vehicle. Case: Hart v. New Hampshire Insurance…
DWC Moves to CourtCall in March
The California Division of Workers' Compensation announced that all hearings currently held using telephone conference lines will transition to the CourtCall video platform, effective March 1. The DWC said using CourtCall…
High Court Denies TTD to Worker Fired for Misconduct Before Surgery
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a worker who was terminated for misconduct could not collect temporary total disability benefits after undergoing surgery for his compensable injury. Case: State ex rel.
Split Supreme Court Grants Mandamus Relief to Widow Seeking Loss-of-Use Award
A divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a widow was entitled to mandamus relief directing the Industrial Commission to reconsider her entitlement to a loss-of-use award. Case: State ex rel. Heilman…
Governor Vetoes Bill to Increase Preapproval Threshold
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have increased the threshold for determining whether medical procedures need prior approval. Gov. Kathy Hochul The governor vetoed Senate Bill 6929,…
Supreme Court Grants Worker Additional TTD After Expansion of Claim
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker after post-concussive syndrome and post-traumatic headaches were added to his claim. Case: Murray American Energy Inc.
Court Upholds Denial of SLU Award for Worker’s Shoulder
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a schedule loss of use award for a worker’s shoulder injury. Case: Matter of James v. Premier Home Health Care, No. CV-23-1674,…