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DWC Accepts Comments on Rule’s Title Change
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on a proposal to correct a duplicate regulatory section title. The DWC is proposing to rename Texas Administrative Code Section 147.10 “Commutation…
Crane Service Has Single Citation Reinstated, Another Dismissed
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a citation against a crane service provider but reinstated another. Case: Secretary of the Education & Labor Cabinet v. Sterett Crane and…
DWC Opens Second 15-Day Comment Period for Pharmacy Rules
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation opened a second 15-day comment period on a proposal to incorporate Medi-Cal’s reimbursement rules into its pharmacy fee schedule. In addition to technical corrections, the…
DWC Updates Employer Forms, Changes Rule Title
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced regulatory action to update employer forms and change the title of a rule. The division said it revised employer notice forms to conform to…
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%…