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Court Dismisses Carrier’s Challenge to Compensability Finding
A Texas appellate court dismissed an insurance carrier’s challenge to a trial judge’s finding of compensability for a worker’s death, ruling that the judgment entered had been void. Case: Texas Mutual…
Court Upholds 45% SLU for Worker’s Knee Injury
A New York appellate court upheld a 45% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s knee injury. Case: Matter of Wright v. Elmer W. Davis Inc., No. CV-23-0342, 10/03/2024, published. Facts…
No Increase in Worker’s PPD Award for Occupational Pneumoconiosis
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to an increase in his permanent partial disability award for occupational pneumoconiosis. Case: Lucey v. Murray…
OSHA Fines Contractor for Exposing Workers to Deadly Falls
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a contractor in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for allegedly exposing workers to fall hazards. OSHA said it fined 595 Construction LLC $287,465 for one…
Tire Maker Fined $271,930 for Fatal Injury
Federal workplace safety inspectors fined a tire maker in Georgia $271,930 for safety violations allegedly uncovered during the investigation of a fatal accident. Steven Brookins, 57, died April 10 at a…
Insurance Department Announces 8.4% Loss Cost Reduction
The Kentucky Department of Insurance approved an 8.4% average loss cost reduction for policies incepting in 2025. The department said this is the 19th consecutive rate decrease. Kentucky Insurance Commissioner Sharon…
Worker’s Labor Law Claim Dismissed; Defendant’s Indemnification Claim Revived
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim and revived a defendant’s third-party indemnification claim. Case: Pitang v. Beacon Broadway Co. LLC, No. 27350/17, 10/01/2024,…
Court Upholds Worker’s 1% PPD Award for Knee Injury
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a 1% permanent partial disability award for a worker’s knee injury. Case: Davis v. Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., No. 24-ICA-131, 10/01/2024, published. Facts: Thomas…
No Summary Judgment for Worker Struck by Falling Materials
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by falling materials was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Shewprasad v. KSK Construction Group LLC, No.
Court Says Worker’s Lies Don’t Forfeit Entitlement to Benefits
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits for a man with a rapid-repetitive-motion injury and that he did not forfeit his entitlement to benefits by lying about his medical…
Goldberg Segalla Adds Attorney in Philadelphia
Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of Angela G. DiSanti to the firm’s workers' compensation defense group in Philadelphia. Angela G. DiSanti DiSanti has more than 10 years of experience counseling and…
Health Care Worker Gets 0% Award for Injuries
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to a 0% permanent partial disability award. Case: Gibson v. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, No. 24-ICA-160,…