Blog - Lastest News from Work Comp Staffing Solutions
Worker Can’t Maintain Tort Claim Over Attack by Colleague
The Superior Court of New Jersey’s Appellate Division upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s tort claims arising from an attack by his colleague. Case: Scott v. City of Newark, No.
Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Worker in Labor Law Claim for Demolition Accident
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker for his injuries from a demolition project. Case: Colon v. New York City Department of Education, No.
Court Says Injured Worker Not Entitled to Participate in Vocational Rehab
An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of an injured worker’s request to participate in vocational rehabilitation. Case: State ex rel. Saia v. Industrial Commission, No. 22AP-667, 06/11/2024, published. Facts and procedural…
IAIABC Announces NextGen Award Winners
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the recipients of its NextGen Award recognizing young professionals who are having a positive effect on their organizations and the…
WCIRB Holds Annual Conference July 18
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is holding its 2024 annual conference virtually on July 18. The program will feature a keynote address from WCIRB President and CEO Bill…
Regulatory Preamble Can Support Award of Black Lung Benefits
A federal appellate court ruled that an administrative law judge did not err in relying on a regulatory preamble to support an award of black lung benefits to a veteran…
Worker Can’t Be Compelled to Provide Affidavit Identifying Prior Cases He Participated In
A New York appellate court ruled that an allegedly injured worker could not be compelled to provide an affidavit identifying which of multiple claims by individuals sharing his name were…
Coal Miner Gets Increased Award Despite Improved Condition After Lung Transplant
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a former coal miner was entitled to an increased impairment award for the worsening of his occupational pneumoconiosis, even though he had undergone…
Judge Whiffs in Calculating Pro Baseball Player’s Average Weekly Wage
A Florida appellate court ruled that a judge of compensation claims erroneously calculated a minor league baseball player’s average weekly wage. Case: Detroit Tigers Inc. v. Sodders, No. 1D2023-0827, 06/12/2024, published. Facts:…
Bill to Extend Electronic Payment Authorization Emerges in Assembly
A bill that would prevent the sunsetting of a law allowing carriers to use debit cards to pay benefits emerged in the California Assembly. Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, D-Whittier, on Monday amended…
Worker Can’t Compel Access to Residence Where He Allegedly Suffered Injury
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request to access the inside of a residence where he was allegedly injured to determine if it is a…
Worker With Long History of Ailments Entitled to Temporary Disability Benefits
The Utah Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a long history of health issues was entitled to temporary disability benefits for a closed period after an…