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Court Overturns Award for Alleged Mold Exposure
The Maryland Appellate Court overturned an award of benefits to a financial adviser for his alleged occupational disease from mold exposure. Case: In the Matter of Morgan Stanley and Co. Inc.,…
Worker Fired on Day of Injury Still Entitled to TTD
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker who was fired on the day of his injury was still entitled to temporary total disability benefits. Case: State ex rel. Giant Eagle…
Supreme Court Says Injured Police Officers Must Repay Sick Leave Benefits to City
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a group of injured police officers were obligated to repay the sick leave benefits they received while awaiting a determination of their eligibility…
Supreme Court Says Employer’s Medical Exam Expenses Can’t Be Recovered in Lien
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an employer’s optional medical examination is not a reimbursable expense from a worker’s third-party recovery. Case: Brent v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, No. 2022-CT-00529-SCT,…
Court Upholds Expansion of Worker’s Claim, Finding of No Fraud
A New York appellate court upheld the expansion of a worker’s claim and a finding that he did not commit fraud. Case: Matter of Brown v. Van Liner Insurance Co., No.
Maximum Weekly Benefits Increasing 4.84%
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry announced that the maximum weekly compensation rate will increase by 4.84% for the fiscal year starting July 1. “For injuries occurring on or after July…
Uninsured Dentist to Pay $210,000 Penalty for Billing Fraud
A Northern California dentist will pay a civil penalty of $200,000 for allegedly billing carriers for services not provided and another $10,000 penalty for failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage…
Labor Department Hiring Attorney
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hiring an attorney to represent the Special Compensation Fund in workers’ compensation proceedings. The attorney will also provide legal advice to department staff…
Worker Helping Crash Victim Gets Benefits for Injuries From Being Struck by Car
The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was entitled to benefits for his injuries from being struck by a car while attempting to aid a motorist…
Court Upholds Award for Assembly Line Worker With Neck, Finger Injuries
The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an assembly line worker for her neck and finger injuries. Case: Mendoza v. Honeywell American Meter Co., No. 23-807, 05/28/2024,…
Worker Left Quadriplegic Fails to Timely Notify Carrier
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that when an injured worker is a sole proprietor, he must report a work-related injury to the insurance carrier for the business within 120…
Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker Injured in ‘Arduous Trek’ to Office
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits for a university employee with significant preexisting health problems for her alleged injuries from walking to her workplace. Case: Ostrowski v.