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Injured Worker Failed to Prove Extreme Hardship Warranting Reclassification
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for an extreme hardship redetermination. Case: Matter of Brown v. Plans Plus Ltd., No. CV-23-0250, 10/10/2024, published. Facts and procedural…
Industrial Commission Announces New Training Opportunities
The Arizona Industrial Commission announced that it's Medical Resource Office has added training opportunities for providers, payers and third-party administrators. The training course for providers is comprised of four, 30-minute webinars…
Benefits Increasing 4.3% in January
The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission announced that maximum benefits for injuries, illnesses and deaths will increase 4.3% in January to match an increase in the state's average weekly wage. The state's…
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker’s Civil Suit Against Employer
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s civil suit against his employer based on his injuries from a piece of farm equipment his employer had…
Supreme Court Says Traveling Worker Suffered Compensable Fall While Souvenir Shopping
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall while leaving her hotel to go souvenir shopping. Kimminee Costello worked for…
Court: Son of Sam Law Allows State to Take Murderer’s Comp Settlement
A New York appeals court said a law created nearly 50 years ago to ensure serial killer David Berkowitz couldn't profit from his murder spree supersedes work comp law and…
Worker Failed to Link Fall at Home to Prior Work-Related Ankle Injury
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to establish her injuries from a fall at home were related to an ankle injury from an on-the-job accident which…
Worker Failed to Prove Injuries from Alleged Assault by Colleague
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for injuries from an alleged assault by a coworker. Case: Matter of Lebeau v. Meet Caregivers Inc.,…
Commissioner Approves 6.9% Rate Decrease
The New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance approved a 6.9% decrease in rates for workers' compensation policies incepting on or after Jan. 1. Average rate changes will vary by industry…
Supreme Court Says Injured Worker Using False Identity Can’t Pursue 3rd Party Tort Claim
The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that an injured worker lost his ability to pursue a civil suit he had filed under a false name and an illegally obtained identity. Rafael Antonio…
DWC Seeks Input on 2025 Medical Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the 2025 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan through Nov. 22. The annual plan establishes priorities for the Medical Quality Review…
Seasonal Worker Payroll Threshold Increases 3.9%
The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation announced that the gross annual payroll requirements for coverage of seasonal workers will increase 3.9% next year. Seasonal workers for agricultural companies with annual gross…