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WCD Holds Educational Conference May 9-10
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is holding its 21st annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference May 9-10 in Portland. The event aims to educate employers, insurers, attorneys, providers, vocational assistance providers and…
Pinnacol Issues $15 Million Dividend
Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance on Wednesday issued a $15 million dividend to policyholders. Businesses that had a policy with an expiration date between June 2, 2022, and June 1, 2023, are current…
Attorney Notice, Electronic Signature Bills Set for April 3 Hearing
The California Assembly Insurance Committee is scheduled to hear testimony April 3 on a bill that would allow injured workers to sign settlements electronically, as well as on a bill to…
Court Revives Labor Law Claim for Worker Struck by Falling Drywall Panel
A New York appellate court partially revived a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling piece of drywall. Case: Jesmain v. Time Cap Development Corp.,…
Worker Who Failed to Pay Lien Can’t Get Penalties From Employer
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of an injured worker’s penalty petition based on her failure to reimburse her employer’s lien. Case: Griffis v. Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (WCAB),…
Court Tosses Counterclaims for Indemnification, Contribution Against Employer
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the third-party counterclaims for indemnification and contribution that were part of his personal injury…
Court Revives Officer’s ‘Assault Pay’ Claim for Alleged Injuries
The Appeals Court of Massachusetts revived a court officer’s claim for “assault pay” for injuries he allegedly sustained while transporting and maintaining custody over prisoners. Case: Howard v. Massachusetts Trial Court,…
Lawmakers Mum on Comp Bills Criticized as ‘Draconian’
Louisiana lawmakers would not comment on bills that would reduce payments to doctors when treating injured workers, abolish a labor-management advisory board and terminate temporary disability benefits if a worker…
Split Supreme Court Rejects Claim by Mine Foreman Injured in Neighboring State
A divided Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a mine foreman injured while working in West Virginia could not pursue a claim for benefits in his home state. Case: Hicks v. Kentucky…
Worker, Defendant Both Get Summary Judgment
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim but that the defendant was also entitled to summary judgment on its…
Court: Worker Acted Unreasonably in Refusing Exams
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker unreasonably refused to attend two independent medical examinations scheduled by his employer. Case: Matter of Mina v. New York City Transit…
Worker Not Prejudiced by Doctor’s Late Production of Medical Records
The Delaware Superior Court ruled that a worker was not unfairly prejudiced or surprised when her employer’s expert testified about the content of her medical records. Case: Trincia v. Dick’s Sporting…