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Report: Man Accused of Selling Insurance Without License
The owner of a Georgia tax preparation business was charged with 23 counts of insurance fraud and two counts of deceptive practices for allegedly selling workers’ compensation insurance without being…
Worker Can’t Proceed With Civil Suit Against Statutory Employer
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a worker could not proceed with a civil suit against a company that qualified as his statutory employer. Case: Montgomery v. Coreslab Structures (Missouri) Inc.,…
Court Upholds Closure of Worker’s Claim, Denial of Additional Treatment
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a decision closing a worker’s claim and denying her further treatment. Case: Creighton v. United Airlines Inc., No. 58293-7-II, 08/27/2024, unpublished. Facts: Tamra Creighton worked for…
Worker With Traumatic Brain Injury Entitled to Inpatient Residential Care
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of inpatient residential care at an assisted living facility for a worker with a traumatic brain injury. Case: Rockingham County School Board v.
Court Upholds Award for Worker With Cumulative Trauma Back Injury
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits for a worker with a cumulative trauma back injury. Case: Martin Marietta Materials Inc. v. Stamper, No. 2024-CA-0727-WC, 08/23/2024, unpublished. Facts: James Stamper…
Carrier Has Duty to Cover Property Owner for Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance company had a duty to provide coverage to a property owner defending against a Labor Law claim. Case: Arch Specialty Insurance Co.
Court Overturns Jury Award to Flight Attendant for COVID-19 Infection
The Washington Court of Appeals overturned a jury verdict finding that a flight attendant was entitled to benefits for her COVID-19 infection, since the jury had been erroneously instructed on…
Court Upholds Dismissal of Claim Against Sedgwick CEO
The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the dismissal of a medical provider’s claim for damages against an insurance company executive for the carrier’s alleged failure to pay for the treatment of…
Federal Law Preempts Worker’s Claim for Alleged State Insurance Law Violations
A federal appellate court ruled that a worker’s claim that his employer’s health plan administrator violated Illinois law was preempted by federal law. Case: Carnes v. HMO Louisiana Inc., No. 4:22-cv-04179,…
Construction Company Fined for Using Crane to Lift Workers
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said a Seattle construction company is facing $155,300 in fines for knowingly putting workers at serious risk of injury or death by…
DIR Proposes Rules to Implement SB 274
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations proposed rules to implement the various provisions of a multifaceted 2023 bill that made a host of changes to the state’s workers’ compensation law. The…
Injury Fund Entitled to Reimbursement From Auto Insurance Carrier
A New York appellate court ruled that an injury compensation fund was entitled to reimbursement from an insurance carrier of a motorist who caused an accident. Case: In the Matter of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance…