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Court: Worker Did Not Exceed Allowable Selection of Physicians
A divided Illinois appellate court ruled that a worker did not exceed his allowable selection of two physicians to treat his compensable injury. Case: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. IWCC, No.
Cap on Medical Reimbursement Staying at $2,600
The cap on the amount that Oregon employers can reimburse carriers for medical costs on accepted, nondisabling claims will stay at $2,600 next year, the Division of Workers' Compensation announced. Insured…
Court Affirms Expansion of Worker’s Claim to Include Additional Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination expanding a worker’s claim to include additional conditions. Case: Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co. Inc. v. Austin, No. 26-ICA-167, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: Richard…
Court Revives Worker’s Negligence Claim for Ladder Accident
A New York appellate court revived a worker’s negligence claim for his injuries from an alleged fall from a defective ladder. Case: Liu v. J.H. Electric of New York Inc., No.
WCIRB Webinar to Cover Medical Cost Drivers
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding a webinar on Sept. 23 to explore medical cost drivers. The presentation will cover key findings and emerging trends from an…
Worker Cleared to Return to Full Duty Still Gets TTD
The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld an award of temporary total disability benefits to a worker for a knee injury after his treating surgeon had cleared him…
Court Overturns Finding of Compensability for Worker’s Psychological Conditions
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned a finding of compensability for a first responder’s psychological conditions. Case: Cabell County Commission v. D.E., No. 26-ICA-34, 08/06/2026, published. Facts: An individual, identified in…
State Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over LHWCA Attorney
A Texas appellate court ruled that a state trial court lacked jurisdiction over an out-of-state attorney who had represented a claimant in a Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act case…
WCIRB Updates Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Table
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California revised one of the loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1. The WCIRB posted an updated "Table…
Combined Claims Conference Accepting Session Proposals
The Combined Claims Conference program committee is accepting proposals for sessions for its 2027 conference in May. The conference will feature three educational tracks covering property, liability and special investigations units. "We…
WCB Holding 2026 Conference Oct. 16
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board opened registration for its 2026 conference, set for Oct. 16 in Albany. The full-day program will feature a panel discussion reviewing lessons and experiences…
High Court Affirms Summary Judgment Dismissing Claim Against General Contractor
The Massachusetts Supreme Court affirmed an award of summary judgment dismissing negligence and negligent hiring claims brought against a general contractor by an employee of a subcontractor who suffered serious…