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Public School Employer Has Immunity from Civil Liability for Retaliatory Discharge Claim
A Texas appellate court ruled that a public school district was immune from civil liability to a former employee on her retaliatory discharge claim. Case: Conroe Independent School District v. Osuna,…
Court Upholds Award of PTD Benefits for Former Walmart Worker
The Utah Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a former Walmart’s worker’s claim for permanent total disability benefits. Darlene Rouse worked for Walmart. She had physical limitations related to a…
OccMD Names Cheryl Killion Director of Nurse Case Management
Medical management firm OccMD on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cheryl Killion as the new director of nurse case management effective June 1. Killion has served as a senior nurse case…
WCRI: TD Duration Remains Shorter Despite Recent Growth
An increase in average temporary disability duration drove a nearly 10% increase in average indemnity benefits per claim in Wisconsin in 2022, according to a recent study from the Workers…
WCA Accepting Applications for Judge
The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is accepting applications from attorneys who want to serve as judges. Judge Leonard Padilla Judge Leonard Padilla is retiring on Aug. 30 after more than…
Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Claim for Car Door Injury
A New York appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s Labor Law claims against property owners for an alleged injury from closing the door of a vehicle on…
Court Partially Revives Worker’s Labor Law Claim, Grants Leave to Amend
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim and ruled that he should have been granted leave to amend it. Case: Gonzalez v. City of New York,…
Court Orders DLI to Decide Reasonableness of Worker’s Refusal to Attend Appointment
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that the Department of Labor & Industry needed to make a finding as to the reasonableness of a worker’s refusal to attend a therapy…
Second Injury Fund Not Liable for Worker’s PTD
The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a determination that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits for a claimed psychological injury. Case: Huffman v.
Senate Confirms Reappointment of Commissioner Gillen
The North Carolina Senate unanimously confirmed the reappointment of James C. Gillen to the state Industrial Commission. James C. Gillen The Carolina Journal reports that the Senate on Thursday voted 45-0…
Senate Passes Amended Bill to Provide TD for Medical Treatment
The California Senate passed a bill requiring temporary disability benefits for those who miss work to receive medical treatment after an occupational injury becomes permanent and stationary. The Senate on Wednesday voted…
JCC Errs in Failing to Find Worker’s Claim for Additional Benefits Untimely
A Florida appellate court ruled that a judge erred in failing to find that a worker’s claim for additional benefits was time-barred. Case: American Airlines Group v. Lopez, No. 1D2023-0379, 05/22/2024,…