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Worker’s Misrepresentations Result in Disqualification From Future Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld the disqualification of an injured worker from receiving future benefits because of his misrepresentations as to his limitations. Case: Matter of Deliso v. New York…
WCIRB Actuarial Committee Meets Thursday
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Actuarial Committee is meeting virtually on Thursday to discuss claims experience and economic impacts on work comp issues. The committee will discuss its indemnity…
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Three Officer Promotions
Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of three officers. Jeffery J. Bischoff (left), Patrick J. Gagen (middle), Stacey A. Rebbert (right). Jeffery J. Bischoff was…
Court Upholds Worker’s Award for Aggravation of Preexisting Shoulder Injury
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker for the aggravation of a preexisting right shoulder injury. Case: PCL Construction Services Inc. v. Green, No. 85089-0-I,…
Owners of Roofing Company Charged With Fraud
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the owners of a Massachusetts roofing company were arrested and charged in connection with schemes to defraud workers’ compensation carriers, the Small Business Administration…
Worker’s Fraud Conviction Leads to Nearly $140k in Restitution
A Northern California court ordered a worker convicted of fraud to pay nearly $140,000 in restitution, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ahmad Z. Noori was convicted of work comp…
Court Overturns Nonsuit on Claims by Injured Dairy Worker, Comp Carrier
A California appellate court overturned a grant of nonsuit against a hay delivery company for a dairy employee who was injured when bales fell on him. Case: Gonzalez v. Hettinga Transportation…
Defendant Not Entitled to Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim
A New York appellate court ruled that a Labor Law defendant was not entitled to summary judgment because triable issues remained as to whether it was free from fault in causing…
Court Upholds Employee’s Award of PPD Benefits for Carpal Tunnel
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits to a worker for her carpal tunnel syndrome. Case: Arkansas Department of Corrections v. Washington, No. CV-23-30, 03/13/2024,…
Court Upholds PPD Award for Firefighter With Shoulder Injury
The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld an award of permanent partial disability benefits for a firefighter’s shoulder injury. Case: Contreras v. St. John’s Fire District Commission, No. 6052, 03/13/2024, published. Facts:…
Court Overturns Summary Judgment on Labor Law, Indemnification Claims
A New York appellate court overturned a grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a Labor Law action and on their third-party claim against the injured worker’s employer. Case: Wittenberg v.
House Passes Advisory Committee Measure, Fee Schedule Resolution
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill removing a location requirement for appointments to a workers’ compensation advisory committee and passed a resolution that would approve changes to the…