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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,…
Legislature Passes WCAC Consensus Bill
The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill that would implement Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council recommendations to revise certain wage and benefit calculations and increase attorney fees. The Senate on Tuesday voted 60-2…
Violation of Professional Conduct Rules Doesn’t Allow Attorney to Duck Fee-Splitting Deal
The Oklahoma Supreme Court adopted a decision of the Court of Civil Appeals finding that an attorney could not get out of a fee-splitting deal just because the agreement violated…
Supreme Court to Address Worker’s Entitlement to Reimbursement for CBD Oil
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will weigh in on the question of whether cannabinoid oil and dietary supplements qualify as “medical services” or “medicines and supplies” for purposes of the state Workers’…
Worker’s Challenge to Denial of Additional Benefits Dismissed as Time-Barred
A Louisiana appellate court tossed a worker’s challenge to the denial of his request for additional benefits as untimely. Case: Lumar v. Central Transport LLC, No. 2023 CA 0980, 04/26/2024, published. Facts:…
Employer Hit With $1.7 Million Judgment for Misclassifying Workers, Underpaying Premiums
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld a $1.7 million judgment against an employer for deliberately misclassifying its workers and underpaying its premiums. Case: O.M.A. Construction Inc. v. Department of Labor &…
AP Sources: DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III Controlled Substance
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is reportedly planning to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance, according to an Associated Press story citing anonymous sources. Cannabis is currently a Schedule…
House Passes Legacy Court, Mental Health Coverage Bills
The Oklahoma state House of Representatives passed bills that would require the Court of Civil Appeals to take up responsibility for legacy comp claims and exempt public safety workers from…
Court Rejects Worker’s Intentional Tort Claim, Motion for Post-Judgment Relief
An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer, as well as the denial of post-judgment relief based on the employer’s misconduct. Case: Moore…