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Court Partially Reinstates Worker’s Labor Law, Negligence Claims
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law and negligence claims for his alleged injuries from being struck by a delivery gate. Case: Vasquez v. 1719 27 ST…
Homeowner Exemption Warrants Summary Dismissal of Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s Labor Law claims were properly dismissed because of the homeowner exemption from liability. Case: Palma v. Cheer Hall LLC, No. 2023-10915, 08/05/2026, published. Facts: Jose…
Federal Court Denies Petition for Review of Black Lung Benefits Award
A federal appellate court denied an employer’s petition for review of an award of black lung benefits to its employee. Case: Bluff Spur Coal Corp. v. OWCP, No. 24-2181, 08/04/2026, unpublished. Facts…
Court: Carrier Didn’t Owe Duty to Defend Employer Against Family’s Suit
A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier did not have a duty to defend an employer from a lawsuit by the estate of a worker who was killed…
Court Upholds Offset Against Worker’s TTD for Her Receipt of SSDI Benefits
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld an offset against a worker’s temporary total disability benefits based on her receipt of Social Security disability insurance benefits. Case: Smith-Gill v. Department of Labor…
Court Partially Reinstates BWC Employee’s Disability Discrimination Claim
An Ohio appellate court partially revived a Bureau of Workers' Compensation employee’s claim of disability discrimination against his employer. Case: O’Brien v. BWC, No. 25AP-608, 08/04/2026, published. Facts: Hagen O’Brien worked for…
Committee Sends Fraud Reporting Bill to Suspense File
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee sent to its suspense file a bill that aims to reduce premium fraud by allowing insurers and the Employment Development Department to compare wage data. SB…
Family of Deceased Worker Must Bring Claims Against Employer Before DWC
A Texas appellate court ruled that the family of a deceased worker needed to bring claims against his employer’s insurance carrier before the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Case: In re Zurich…
Res Judicata Bars Police Officer’s COVID Claim
The Commonwealth Court ruled that a police officer’s claim for benefits based on his contraction of COVID-19 was barred by res judicata. Case: Bolds v. City of Philadelphia (WCAB), No. 179…
WCIRB Updates Loss-Sensitive Advisory Plan Tables
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Wednesday published loss-sensitive advisory plan tables for policies taking effect on or after Sept. 1. The WCIRB develops advisory plans that describe…
Federal Court Upholds Denial of Security Contractor’s Claim for Psychological Injury
A federal appellate court upheld the denial of a security contractor’s claim for a psychological injury from his work in Iraq. Case: Morales v. U.S. Department of Labor, No. 25-1112, 08/03/2026,…
Court Says Staffing Agency Qualifies as Citable Employer
The Washington Court of Appeals reinstated a citation against a staffing agency for failing to train its workers on asbestos hazards and for failing to file a related accident-prevention program. Case: Department of…