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Self-Insured Parent Co. of Miner’s Final Employer Liable for Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court upheld the imposition of liability for a coal miner’s Black Lung Benefits Act claim on the self-insured parent of his final employer. David Howard spent 17 years…
Court Finds Eye Doctor Illegally Fired Worker Who Reported COVID Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the federal court for the Northern District of New York found that an ophthalmologist and his practice illegally fired a worker who complained…
Worker Not Entitled to File Late Claim for Alleged Crane Accident Injuries
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly denied leave to file a late notice of claim. Case: Matter of Polak v. MTA Long Island Railroad, Nos. 2022-00039…
Supreme Court Upholds Authorization of Pain Management Consultation for Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the authorization of a pain management consultation for an injured worker. Case: Murray American Energy Inc. v. Stapel, No. 22-923, 08/01/2024, published. Facts: Sean Stapel worked…
Worker Gets No TTD for Time After Termination Until Back Surgery
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a reduction in a worker’s award of temporary total disability benefits to eliminate compensation for the time after he was terminated up until he…
Federal Court Upholds Jury’s Finding That UPS Didn’t Discriminate Against Injured Worker
A federal appellate court upheld a jury verdict finding an employer had not discriminated against an injured employee. Case: Donahue v. United Parcel Service, Nos. 22-3132 and 22-3142, 08/12/2024, published. Facts: William…
Employer Loses Challenge to Deadlines for Contesting Black Lung Claims
A federal appellate court rejected an employer’s challenge to the deadlines for submitting evidence to contest its liability for black lung benefits. Case: Hobet Mining Co. v. Workman, No. 23-1126, 08/02/2024,…
NCCI Proposes 12% Loss Cost Decrease
The National Council on Compensation Insurance submitted a rate filing recommending that the Virginia State Corporation Commission reduce loss costs by 12%, effective April 1. The filing also recommends a 15.8%…
Goldberg Segalla Adds Attorneys in Philadelphia, Baltimore
Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of new attorneys to its workers' compensation defense offices in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Beteley T. Mulatu The firm added Angelina Nordeman to its work comp practice…
Penalties by Office of Risk Management Not Subject to Review by Office of Administrative Hearings
The District of Columbia’s highest court ruled that the Office of Administrative Hearings lacks authority to review penalty calculations by the Office of Risk Management. Case: Buitrago v. DOES, No. 22-AA-0796,…
Supreme Court Upholds Award to Worker for Electric Shock Injury
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld an award of benefits to a worker for his electric shock injury. Case: Quanta Services Inc. v. Bolling, No. 23-420, 08/01/2024, published. Facts: Zachary Bolling worked for…
Attorney Has No Duty to Advise Comp Client on Potential Third-Party Claims
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the attorney and law firm hired to represent a man on solely his workers’ compensation claim did not have a duty to advise…