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Court Denies Reconsideration of Benefit Calculation Ruling
The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court denied reconsideration of its February decision establishing the proper calculation of a worker’s benefits when he had two jobs at the time of his injury…
No Benefits for University Employee Who Fell During Overnight Stay on Campus
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a university employee for his injuries from a fall that occurred during an overnight stay on campus due to…
ICW Group Names Paul Zamora Chief Underwriting Officer
ICW Group Insurance Cos. on Thursday announced the promotion of Paul Zamora to chief underwriting officer. Paul Zamora Zamora joined ICW Group about 20 years ago to oversee its workers’ compensation…
Senate Passes Agreed-Upon Comp Bill
The Wisconsin Senate passed a multifaceted bill that would increase benefits and implement procedural changes through provisions agreed upon by members of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council. The Senate voted…
Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Claims, Denial of Worker’s Request for Remand
A federal appellate court ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to have his suit sent back to a Texas state court and that his claims under the Jones…
Court Upholds Determination of Housekeeper’s MMI Date
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a determination of the date a worker reached maximum medical improvement for her injuries from a fall. Case: IHG Hotels & Resorts v. Alexander, No.
Senate Passes Bill to Revise Survivor Benefits
The Colorado Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would exempt surviving spouses of certain state workers from a provision that terminates death benefits upon remarriage. The Senate voted 29-5 to…
Split Court Denies Benefits for Traveling Employee
A narrowly divided Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that a traveling employee was not entitled to benefits for his alleged injuries from a car accident that happened while returning to a…
Senate Passes Legacy Court, First Responder Bills
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would establish a venue for legacy claims within the Court of Civil Appeals. The Senate on Monday also passed a bill that would allow…
Premium Dispute With State Insurance Fund Goes to Board of Claims
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a premium dispute between an employer and the State Workers’ Insurance Fund belongs before the Board of Claims. Case: Empire Roofing & More LLC v.
Bill Would Mandate 10 Days of Paid Time Off for Workers With COVID Symptoms
A California lawmaker introduced legislation that would require employers to ensure that some workers who test positive for COVID-19 are excluded from the workplace for at least 10 days under…
House Passes Bill Requiring Uninsured Employers’ Fund to Pay Benefits in 15 Days
The timeline for Maryland’s Uninsured Employers’ Fund to start paying benefits to injured workers would be the same as it is for insurers and employers, under a bill the House…