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Court Rules COVID-19 Can Be Occupational Disease
In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that COVID-19 can be an occupational disease under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Life Care Centers v. ICAO, No.
Federal Court Has Jurisdiction Over Workers’ Claims for Burn Injuries
A federal appellate court ruled that South Carolina’s workers’ compensation statutes did not deprive a trial judge of subject matter jurisdiction over a civil suit by three workers who were…
CHSWC to Vote on Posting Annual Reports at May 15 Meeting
The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation will vote on posting draft annual reports when it meets May 15. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on whether to approve the…
Supreme Court Denies Loss-of-Use Award to Worker With Incomplete Paraplegia
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker with incomplete paraplegia was not entitled to a loss-of-use award for his legs because he retained at least some ability to…
Court Partially Overturns Award as Lacking Adequate Explanation for Rejecting Opinion
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals partially overturned an award of benefits that was based on the opinion of an independent medical examiner, ruling that there was no adequate…
Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Wood-Cutting Accident
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment for a worker on his Labor Law claim arising from a wood-cutting accident. Case: Cevallos v. WBB Construction Inc., No.
Worker, Property Owner Get Partial Summary Judgment in Labor Law Action
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims and that the individual owners of the property were entitled to…
DWC Proposes Revisions to Gifts, Grants and Donations Rule
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation proposes amendments that it says will update regulatory language to ensure that its gifts, grants and donations rule is clear and accurate. The division proposes eliminating…
Court Upholds Penalties Against Employer That Failed to Pay for Worker’s Medications
The Commonwealth Court upheld the assessment of penalties on an employer for failing to pay for medications to treat a worker’s depression. Case: St. Luke’s Physician Group v. Kuzo, No. 955…
Commission’s Lack of Jurisdiction Over Claim Doesn’t Affect Worker’s Appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Industrial Commission’s lack of statutory jurisdiction over a workers’ compensation claim did not affect his right to appeal for additional benefits. Case: Caldwell…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Labor Law Claim for Worker Struck by Falling Object
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claim based on his injuries from being struck by a falling fire extinguisher. Case: Flores v. Fort…
Labor Law Defendant Gets Partial Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a defendant in a Labor Law claim should have been granted partial summary judgment. Case: Malecaj v. West 70th Owners Corp., No. 307346/12, 04/30/2024,…