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CDI Sets June 10 Hearing on Rate Filing
The California Department of Insurance is holding a public hearing on June 10 on a recommendation to increase the advisory pure premium rate for policies incepting on or after Sept.
Court Revives Injured Worker’s Claims for Premises Liability, Negligence
The Nebraska Court of Appeals revived the claims of an injured worker and his employer’s insurance carrier against a property owner for premises liability and negligence. Case: Johansen v. Reed, No.
Court Reinstates Worker’s Claims of Employer Discrimination, Retaliation
The Missouri Court of Appeals reinstated a worker’s claims of discrimination and retaliation against her employer. Case: Emile v. Triumph Foods LLC, No. WD87159, 05/06/2025, published. Facts: Claudette Clement Emile began working…
Roofing Company Hit With More Fines
A Washington state roofing company faces more than $300,000 in fines after a worker fell from a two-story roof and was injured, the latest in a string of safety and labor violations…
Four Sentenced in $110 Million Kickback Conspiracy
Four men who participated in a prescription referral kickback scheme received prison sentences, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas. John Ageudo Rodriguez, 55; Mohammad Imtiaz Chowdhury, 44; Hector…
Court Upholds Finding of No Permanent Disability From Worker’s Knee Sprain
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a finding that a worker had no permanent disability from a knee sprain. Case: Lawson v. Service Cleaners Inc., No. 24-ICA-363, 04/29/2025, published. Facts: Vicki…
Investigation of Teenager’s Injury Leads to Citations for Child Labor, Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor said an investigation into teenager’s injury resulted in nearly $65,000 in penalties against a Pennsylvania metal manufacturer for violations of child labor and workplace safety…
NCCI Donates $25,000 to Kids’ Chance of America
The National Council on Compensation Insurance on Monday donated $25,000 to Kids’ Chance of America in conjunction with its Annual Issues Symposium 2025 golf tournament in Orlando, Florida. Tracy Ryan Kids'…
Charges Against Restaurant Manager Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
Prosecutors dismissed workers’ compensation fraud charges filed against the manager of a Texas barbecue restaurant for insufficient evidence, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Charges against Alison Clem, manager of La Barbecue, were…
Court Orders WCA to Reinstate Judge Fired for Inaccurate Time Sheet
A federal court ordered the New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration to reinstate a judge it fired in November for erroneously indicating on a time sheet that she used two hours…
Court Upholds Denial of Health Care Worker’s Claim for Knee Injury
West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a health care worker’s claim for a knee injury. Case: Perine v. Genesis Healthcare LLC, No. 24-ICA-415, 04/29/2025, published. Facts: Laura Perine…
Worker Sprayed in Face by Sandblasting Equipment Gets Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who was sprayed in the face by sandblasting equipment should have been granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Castellon…